Assignments

Personal Career - Film Director

Film director

1.) What is a film director?
A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making and/or the production of a film. Major film directors typically work in Hollywood, CA, or New York City, NY. They may also work for small or independent studios across the country, producing feature films and other kinds of entertainment or educational content.

2.) What does a film director do?
The film director visualizes the screenplay, and controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects, while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fulfillment of his or her vision. A film director auditions and coaches actors and then oversees the many technical aspects of filmmaking.

3.) Are there any other variations of the career?
Film producers, film editors, cinematographers, and special effects experts are often considered film directors/filmmakers.

4.) Major and Degree you need to acquire this career.
Film directors may begin their careers working as actors or writers, with apprentices or formal education programs. Those who go on to earn an associate's or bachelor's degree at a film school will have a leg up on the competition. There are several film schools in the U.S. where training undergraduate and graduate programs are available in film direction. A program sponsored by the Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers allows graduates to become members of the Directors Guild. In order to be accepted into the program, students must have attained at least an associate's degree, take a written test and have two years of experience as a director.

5.) From PC, how do you get the major (transfer, graduate).

6.) Which graduation checklist should you use?

7.) What types of personalities best fit this type of job?
According to the Jung Personality Test, film director would fall under the personality type INFJ.

8.) What is the income an average person would make in this career.
The average wage for producers and directors is $68,941. However, directors in film don't get a fixed salary. It is is closely based in with the budget of a film.

9.) Include media (pictures, videos, etc) in the power point.

10.) List of sources should be included at the end of the presentation.
My works cited:
"Film Director: Job Duties, Career Outlook and Education Requirements." Premier Online Directory of Degree Programs & Career Planning Articles and Videos from Top Colleges and Universities. Web. 07 Apr. 2011. .

"How to Be a Film Director." Degrees, Schools, Online Courses and Careers - Education-Portal.com. Web. 07 Apr. 2011. .

"What Does A Film Director Do?" Ask Questions, Get Free Answers - Blurtit. Web. 07 Apr. 2011. .

"What Is a Film Director?" WiseGEEK: Clear Answers for Common Questions. Web. 07 Apr. 2011. .

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PERS Ch. 8,9,10 Questions

Chapter 8
What's Up?
1.) The difference is listening is more of a conscious effort to interpret the sounds, requiring concentration of mind. Hearing is the ability to sense sounds around us.
2.) Effective listening is hard because it requires complete and total concentration on the communication. Or, both ears at is explains.
3.) Daydreaming is easy because the brain processes words much faster than the speaker can say them.
4.) The difference between passive and active listening is passive is listening sufficient enough to not seem rude. It's the bare minimum and often includes excess nodding and "uh huh" to sustain the conversation. Active listening requires participation in the conversation. The listener concentrates carefully on the speaker and the mind is engaged.
5.) First and foremost the ability to hear is crucial. Second make sure that distractions aren't present.
6.) Because hey need to have no barriers in order to effectively listen.
7.) Open ended questions cannot be answered by single word responses. An example would be, "Why are you taking this class?"
8.) Close ended questions are answered with a simple answer like yes, no or maybe. An example is "Do you like this class?"
9.) The brain downtime should be used to think about the meaning of what they hear.
10.) Nonverbal cues contribute to the overall message.

Case Studies

1a.) Rick makes mistakes because he interrupts, chats, and daydreams.

2a.) Julio could try to establish effectively listening with Rick.

1b.) She is not listening effectively to the visitors and people over the phone.

2b.) Jill could avoid any distractions, preconceptions, self-absorption or daydreams.

Journal

1.) I have distractions but they can be fixed by going to a quiet environment.

2.) I tend to daydream during class, but I've started to take notes and be an active learner.

3.) I listen the most during school because I need to get as much out of the lectures as possible. Listening is key to functioning properly at my house since I get told what chores need to be done and what problems should be fixed.

4.) I would do a lot better on exams and quizes because I'd be able to retain more information that I can use.

Chapter 9

What's Up?

1.) On the way you look, your voice, and the way you dress are the basics.

2.) Standard English is the English spoken by national newscasters, actors, etc.

Dialects are sometimes called Ebonics. Variations of English that vary depending on the particular area and social groups, commonly regional.

People whose second language is English may speak Accented English.

Substandard English is spoken with poor pronunciation, enunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

3.) People switch because more people will understand your message better if you speak in Standard English.

4.) Tone can reveal what you are feeling at the time. So uneasy feelings could affect your tone and the overall message.

5.) Enunciation is the clarity with which you say words.

6.) Pronunciation refers to the clarity with which you say words.

7.) Know what you want to and not want to say before the conversation takes place that way you have somewhat of a guidance. Establishing appropriate body language, listening, letting others speak, and mirroring their speech can help.

8.) You must remove any items that blockade a clear view between the people communicating with each other. That way both people can exchange messages clearly, comfortably, and effectively.

9.) Assertiveness will get your opinion out there for consideration by the other members of the group.

10.) Think about the audience and the setting, outline your message, prepare supporting materials, and rehearse.

Case Studies

1a.) She has the ability to speak Standard English.

2a.) She may have difficulties establishing a positive rapport due to inconsistent dialects.

3a.) She can practice effective listening to make sure their Southern dialect does not get in the way of communication.

1b.) He put the phone call on a higher priority than the interviewer.

2b.) Next time he should turn off his cell phone and politely apologize to the interviewer if that happens again.

Journal

1.) I would ask for assistance with my tone and volume. I have a quiet small voice that most people would hear and assume that I am just another shy person.

2.) My friend Stormy is a very good speaker. She can get a crowd's attention by using a clear and controlling voice that catches everybody's attention. She also has a natural humorous feeling about her which sometimes boosts her speeches.

3.) My cell phone does not really affect me much. I only use it to contact my friends and to call for urgent emergencies. I don't text or call people daily so it is not a big part of my life.

4.) I know if I feel super nervous in front of a crowd that I can take a quick deep breathe to regain myself and to look at my material beforehand so I can get a better sense of what I'll be emphasizing.

Chapter 10

What's Up?

1.) They are all used to establish good human relations also known as rapport.

2.) Assertiveness is refusing assignments politely without trampling over the feelings of others.

3.) There are physiological needs: hunger and thirst, safety and security needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs.

4.) People fulfilled in every aspect of their being.

5.) Each square represents known or unknown information about yourself and to others. Two people discuss each portion of the four sectioned square.

6.) Specific feedback may not demean a person, but at the same time respectfully criticize the behavior and not the personality.

7.) They reduce anxiety and protect our self-belief.

8.) Differences over facts, ideas, goals, needs, attitudes, beliefs, and personalities can cause conflict.

9.) Uncontrolled anger will either end up hurting another person or yourself.

10.) You can communicate with people that you no longer can reach physically. However, privacy may be at risk so do not put things you don't want the world to see on the internet.

Case Studies

1a.) His self actualization needs were uppermost.

2a.) His need for security, safety and esteem needs.

3a.) Because he feels threatened that he might lose his job.

1b.) Julie has not learned how to handle herself correctly in those circumstances. Hence her withdrawing from the situation as it comes along.

2b.) Mary does not give assertive and respective feedback or aide to Julie.

3b.) She was rude and possibly threatening to Julie's emotional state.

4b.) They need to give each other positive feedback that tackles the problem instead of each other.

Journal

1.) I get along with others fairly well. I would like to improve my assertiveness because I am a shy and passive person that sometimes just does not speak up.

2.) Respect for one another is important to me. While I sometimes disrespectfully treat others, I like to see them respect me, themselves, and others. Honesty and intelligence are also important to me. The least important to me is probably logic. Some logic is good, but there are bigger things.

3.) Recently I have had a conflict with my mom. It was more of a verbal argument. We both just dropped it before it got too out of control. The resolution was not achieved therefore unsuccessful.

4.) Lately I've quit all social networking sites. However a positive is you can meet old friends if they have made an account and catch up with them. On the negative side, there are a lot of potential predators that could find the personal information posted on your profile.

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DVC Learning Styles

The results of Daniel Contreras's learning inventory are:
Visual/Nonverbal 20 Visual/Verbal 24 Auditory 32 Kinesthetic 24
Your primary learning style is:
The Auditory/ Verbal Learning Style

You learn best when information is presented auditory in an oral language format. In a classroom setting, you benefit from listening to lecture and participating in group discussions. You also benefit from obtaining information from audio tape. When trying to remember something, you can often "hear" the way someone told you the information, or the way you previously repeated it out loud. You learn best when interacting with others in a listening/speaking exchange .

Strategies for the Auditory/ Verbal Learner:

Join a study group to assist you in learning course material. Or, work with a "study buddy" on an ongoing basis to review key information and prepare for exams.

When studying by yourself, talk out loud to aid recall. Get yourself in a room where you won't be bothering anyone and read your notes and textbook out loud.

Tape record your lectures. Use the 'pause' button to avoid taping irrelevant information. Use a tape recorder equipped with a 3-digit counter. At the beginning of each lecture, set your counter to '000.' If a concept discussed during lecture seems particularly confusing, glance at the counter number and jot it down in your notes. Later, you can fast forward to that number to review the material that confused you during lecture. Making use of a counter and pause button while tape recording allows you to avoid the tedious task of having to listen to hours and hours of lecture tape.

Use audio tapes such as commercial books on tape to aid recall. Or, create your own audio tapes by reading notes and textbook information into a tape recorder. When preparing for an exam, review the tapes on your car tape player or on a "Walkman" player whenever you can.

When learning mathematical or technical information, "talk your way" through the new information. State the problem in your own words. Reason through solutions to problems by talking out loud to yourself or with a study partner. To learn a sequence of steps, write them out in sentence form and read them out loud.

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CA Career Zone Reality Check

Your Monthly Expenses Monterey

Housing $1,202.00
Utilities $192.00
Food $350.00
Transportation $721.00
Clothes $50.00
Health Care $372.00
Entertainment $50.00
Personal $75.00
Misc $550.00
Savings $356.00

Monthly Expenses $3,918.00
Annual Expenses $47,016.00
Taxes (25% of Annual Expenses) $11,754.00
Annual Salary Needed $58,770.00

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Person of Interest Interview

Name of person: Norma Macias
Graduated from: Norma graduated from Fresno State.
Degrees received: She received a bachelors degree in Liberal Studies in 2003. In 2005, Macias received her Masters Degree in Counseling & Student Services. Then in 2006 she received her P.P.S. credential.
Deciding factors in choosing major: What led her to become a counselor was an internship in high school with the school's school. She realized that she liked working along with students and wanted this as her career.
Student profile as college freshmen & college senior: As a freshmen, Macias was confused about her goals and at first wanted to be an elementary school teacher. She was dedicated, however as a senior in college she had a much more vivid decision and chose counseling instead.
Opinion on students who plagiarize: Macias says that students who plagiarize should ask for help if they initially need it instead of resorting to cheating. Plagiarism is a serious matter and should not be tolerated.
What makes their life enjoyable: Family, job, traveling and trying out new restaurants are what make Macias' life enjoyable.

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Course Grades

Daniel Contreras
EDUC P102 CRN 32341
Professor Olmedo
10 March 2011
Self Evaluation Progress Report
Modern Art History
Grade: B (85%)
Why I am getting this grade: I am getting this grade because all of my turned work hasn't been completely correct. I do read and try, but it results on a B all of the time.
What I will do to improve/maintain this grade: I will study more carefully and I will turn in extra credit assignments to raise my grade.

Personal and Career Exploration
Grade: A
Why I am getting this grade: Because everyone has an A so far.
What I will do to improve/maintain this grade: Keep turning in the work and complete my test with the best accuracy possible.

College Writing
Grade: B- (82%)
Why I am getting this grade: I am getting this grade because our group competitions haven't done as good as other groups so we've been getting less points. Also, I could improve on some other things such as writing my summaries and reading over my English book more often.
What I will do to improve/maintain this grade: I will turn in better quality summaries and complete some of the given extra credit.

Basic Photography
Grade: A
Why I am getting this grade: I am getting this grade because we haven't turned in our first photographic assignment yet.
What I will do to improve/maintain this grade: I can improve by turning in quality photos and a good quantity of them. Also, the procedures should run smoother this second time.