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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY. AUGUST 18, 2011
COMMENTARY
Film school dean doubles as 'Smurfs' director
PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
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LOS ANGELES — Veteran movie producer Jordan Kerner spent nearly 10 years finding a way to make "The Smurfs," which earned $35.6 million in its opening weekend in the U.S. But it's not his long track record in Hollywood, which includes producing everything from "Less Than Zero"
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UNCSA are getting an education not just in theory and production but in the often less-than-glamorous aspects of life in the trenches of Hollywood.
Kerner has recruited a host of faculty members who still have their day jobs, which helps give students a grounding in the kind of problem-solving necessary to survive on a film set. Through a shadowing program, students get
"Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked," which will hit theaters this Christmas. He also has his students listen in on his conversations with his agent so they can develop an understanding of the demands of the marketplace.
up to talk to an actor, our kids would be right there with him. They also got to spend time with our editors, visual effects supervisor, sound designers and other crew members. Sometimes the discussions were difficult, but that was the whole point — it's a way to learn the whys and why nots of filmmaking." (With it being 2011, students had to sign release forms promising not to blog about what
Kerner never imagined himself being a film school dean — in fact, he never went to film school himself. But after surviving a freak staph infection and enduring the
their experiences. But Kerner felt the school needed more outside professionals on the faculty, so he recruited a host of industry pros, including producer Bob Gosse and Peter Bogdanovich, who teaches a freshman film class.
My biggest concern with today's film schools is that they tend to offer students far more instruction in technique than in actual ideas.
But the student films I watched
Immersion project, where students gain a deeper understanding of character and story by spending several weeks at places like the Veterans Artificial Limb Hospital in Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans.
"They can't take cameras or recording devices — just a pad and pen," he says. "The whole idea is to go out and get to know people, hear their stories and get under
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
CAMPUS
Lingo to know now that you're finally here
SHAUMA BLACKMON editor@kansan.com
CAMPANILE
WESCOE BEACH
One of the most well known landmarks on campus is the big bell tower called the Campanile. It was built as a memorial to KU family members who died in World War II. Graduates walk through it, but make sure you don't pass through its hallowed walls before your walk. It's known to be bad luck, forever cursing you never to graduate from KU.
Yes, it's Kansas and we have no real beaches. Instead of laying out in the sand, try sitting on the concrete in front of Wescoe. This is where students like to hang out and student groups like to set-up tables and distribute handouts.
THE WHEEL
One of the closest bars to campus at 507 West 14th St., it is a postgame tradition. With beer, pizza and lots of students and their families, it's become an important part of KU tradition.
THE HAWK
Another popular bar close to campus, The Hawk, 1340 Ohio St., is known for their cheap drinks and scanty dressed sorority girls. If you're 21, you probably too old for The Hawk.
SUA
ECM
UDK
Student Union Activities organizes guest speakers, movies, concerts and other special events. Many of the events are free, a few charge but are cheap with a student ID.
Hey that's us!! The University Daily Kansan is, you guessed it, the daily newspaper makes sure you know what is going on around campus.
The Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., is an organization near the Oread that host most of campus' social justice groups, a not-for-credit human sexuality course, an alternative library and veggie lunch every Thursday. Despite its name, the ECM welcomes all faiths and religions even
those who identify as atheist or agnostic. There are a few events that are more religiously based, but no one is ever turned away.
The frenzy that engulfs students as they gear up to watch a game in the Fieldhouse. People often say, "beware of the Phog" because it's known to get crazy.
MASS. ST.
Massachusetts street is the main downtown area in Lawrence. It has everything from shopping to food to weird stores, and if you can't find anywhere else, you can find it on Mass.
THE PHOG
GDI
God D****ed Independents- the Greek communities equally endearing term for those not in a fraternity or sorority.
GTA
SOROSTITUTES
UCC
Non-Greeks endearing term for sorority girls who go to class in miniskirts and heals.
Graduate Teaching Assistants, they will either kill you or save you. Some professors use these graduate students as helpers; others use them as replacements so they don't actually have to teach the class. Either way, make sure you are on their good side.
CHI OMEGA FOUNTAIN
The University Career Center will be your favorite thing as a senior. It offers assistance on finding internships and jobs after you graduate.
THE UNDERGROUND
Between Jayhawk Boulevard and West Campus Road is the Chi Omega Fountian. On a hot day nothing is better than jumping in for a quick cooldown. Some students are afraid they will get in trouble for swimming in it, but it is allowed.
A slightly overpriced cafeteria in Wescoe. It's one of the only places to get non-vending machine food on campus and beats walking down and back up the hill.
CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAN
CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAS Don't go looking for sand. Wescoe Beach is a concrete paradise.
CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAN
If you walk through the Campanile before your graduation, you might not make it.
TOP 10 MISPRONOUNCED BUILDINGS ON CAMPUS
ANSCHUTZ An-shoots
BUDIG Beau-dig
CAMPANILE Camp-en-kneely
CHI OMEGA FOUNTAIN Kai-o-mega fountain
FRASER Fraiz-er
HAWORTH HALL Hey-worth
MALOTT HALL Ma-lot
LIED CENTER Lead Center
MCCOLLUM Mc-call-um
NAISMITH HALL Neigh-smith
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