RHO Class flashcards

TROT is an acronym for

"The Road of Trials"

DKA Symbol

Film camera

DKA Mascot

Dragon

DKA colors

Old gold and DEEP royal blue

DKA member keys can be used to....

Wind pocket watches

ASSAY means...

a test of merit

Public slogan

Cinematic Artists of Character

Open motto

Truth in illusion

Formula ΔKA =

Values x action

Mission statement

The mission of DKA is to foster lifelong character, collaborative and creative storytelling, ethical and productive business practices, philanthropic action, and fraternal bonds by and between students of the cinematic arts.

NECESSITY + RESEARCH + CREATIVITY=

Resourcefulness

The creed (full version)

“I believe in Delta Kappa Alpha, its principles and its traditions. I will be loyal to my college, my chapter, and my society by keeping strong ties and retaining the spirit of youth. In helping others follow their bliss, I shall ask for no reward, I shall seek no glory. I will put character above wealth and my actions will follow my word. I will preserve the history of Cinema and the heritage of my society. I say with all sincerity: Delta Kappa Alpha has given me honor and distinction; the bond of our fellowship is reciprocal; I will endeavor to so develop myself and so conduct myself that I will ever be a credit to our society”

10 jewels (full version)

DOUBLE H (Humble Honest), TRIPLE R (Reliable Respectful Resourceful), C C (Curious Creative), P, G, & E (Proactive Generous Empathy).

Farmer's tripod

Constant learning and adaptability,

DIY inventiveness and problem-solving,

Selflessness and loyalty

Why the farmer's tripod?

Selflessness and loyalty, Constant learning and Adaptability, "Do-It-Yourself" Inventiveness & Problem-Solving.

The Golden Circle (full version)

Why=purpose, How=the process, What=the result

The Hero's Journey in DKA was created by

Scholar and mythologist, Joseph Campbell

Why did the hero go on the journey?

To get the ultimate BOON!

The hero's journey

Act one: Departure

Act two: Initiation

Act three: Return

The founding fathers

DR. JAW L. JPTR

DKA was founded at...

USC's Mudd Hall on March 16, 1936 in LA,CA.

Herbert E. Farmer saved...

DKA through his well-preserved archive, which made it possible for the fraternity to be resurrected at USC in 2009. He was deemed the “Wizard of DKA” because he could learn to fix or build anything in a short amount of time and was very resourceful.

What is the structure of the Resident Council? (Who makes up the resident council?

The Resident Council is all the undergraduate members of a particular chapter.

What is the structure of a Graduate Council in relation to the national organization?

The Graduate Council consists of members who have graduated or left in good standing. They aim to provide support for the chapter.

What are the structures of Domains and Domain Directors in relation to the national organization?

Domain directors have the status of national officers but do not have a vote at the national convention. They are volunteer alumni appointed by the CEO to work with the chapters in a specific region.

What is the structure of a Housing Corporation in relation to the national organization?

The housing corporation secures the approval of the Chief Executive Officer before making commitments of any nature.

What is the structure of the Executive Offices staff in relation to the national organization (CineMansion)?

They execute the National Council's plan and serves as a mediator between the Council and Foundation Board.

What is the structure of the National Council in relation to the national organization?

The National Council is made up of 3 undergraduates (who serve 2 years) AND… Made up of 6 graduates (who serve staggered 6 year terms) They direct the general affairs of the Fraternity (when in the capacity of a board of trustees)

What is the structure of the National Convention in relation to the national organization?

During the National Convention, our supreme legislative body elected national officers and it is held every other year.

What is the structure of the DKA Foundation in relation to the national organization?

The foundation is a corporation within DKA- a public, charitable, and educational foundation that ensures DKA development & philanthropic support necessary.

What is the structure of the Board of Governors in relation to the national structure?

Each chapter has a board of governors with one board chairperson, chapter advisor and three other non resident council members and the two resident council members.

The 2 Executive Departments

Board of Governors

Executive Council

5 Membership Departments

President

VICE

Secretary

Treasurer

Cinematic Affairs

Public Relations

Programming

Sergeant-at-Arms

How can DKA alumni remain involved?

They can donate time or resources. These could include joining the Board of Governors, attending alumni events, the alumni club, or graduate council.

National Headquarters

CineMansion that is located in Los Angeles, California

What is the role of the chairperson in DKA?

A member who carries out tasks for a committee.

Which two officers of the Resident Council are members of the Board of Governors?

The President and the Treasurer.

What are the two operational areas that the Board of Governors has final authority over a Resident Council?

Finances and Scholarship.

What is the role of a meeting agenda in DKA?

To conduct chapter business.

What is the role of Bylaws in DKA?

To ensure that all chapters are properly governed and and follow the constitution.

What is the role of committees in DKA?

To aid the committee chairperson in the organization and execution of events.

What is the role of the Constitution in DKA?

To organize the national fraternity into multiple corporations and allow there to be unity between chapters and structure for alumni participation and leadership.

What are Officer Transitions?

The time taken at the end of the semester to facilitate the transition position from one member to the other in a professional manner to be prepared for the job.

What is the Committee System?

Committee's break up fraternity business into specific departments, offering a structure in which to conduct their respective activities and present ideas to the fraternity as a whole in an organized way.

Explain the DKA Brand and the DKA Recruitment Program:

Our brand is how we are presented to the public. Our Recruitment Program directly addresses the "Why" of DKA. The program through which new potential rushees are brought to initial rush sessions for the fraternity.

What is the “Why” behind the DKA Resident Council Leadership Structure?

To promote the orderly, efficient, and comprehensive conduct of meetings, in order to discuss business and carry out fraternity business.

CineGoals

A goal related to professional cinema development that a member sets for him/herself for a semester.

What is Constructive Confrontation?

A structured, systematic approach that decreases conflict and increases accountability by connecting the dots between what people want and what organizations need.

"What is Respect?"

Respecting yourself

Respecting others

Respecting the environment

7 DKA Meeting Etiquette Rules

Complete Respect

Assume positive intent

No "ad hominem" attacks

Chapter business will be relevant to all attending members

Don't complain without alternatives

Delegate and communicate effectively

First seek to understand

Robert's rules of order (full version)

Roll Call

Reports of the Officers

Reports for Standing Committees

Reports of special committees

Unfinished/ Old Business

New Business

Communications

Proposal for membership

Balloting on candidates

Chapter Advisor's Reports

Remarks for the Good of the Chapter

MC's Words of Inspiration

Closing

What is the Order of Business in a Chapter Meeting and how do you effectively run Committee Meetings?

Robert's Rules of Order. Discuss one subject at a time and communicate all expectations and contextual info to the people you collaborate with so that micromanagement does not occur.

What are Robert's Rules of Order? (by definition)

The set of rules by which parliamentary procedure (meetings) are conducted.

1 rap of the gavel:

Silence

2 raps of the gavel:

Sit down

3 raps of the gavel:

Stand up

Chapter room layout:

President

Secretary Treasurer

Vice President

GroupThink

The practice of thinking or making decisions in a way that discourages creativity or individual response.

SYMPTOMS OF GROUPTHINK:

Overestimations

Closed-mindedness

Pressure toward uniformity

CAUSES OF GROUPTHINK:

High group cohesiveness

Structural Faults

Situational Context

DKA stands for...

Dramatic, Kinematic, Aesthetic

What is the purpose of the McClelland Challenge?

The McClelland Challenge sets a level of standards for each chapter to comply with.

The 3 levels of the McClelland Challenge:

Farmer (Highest) 

All Reports in on Time

Order of The Dragon

Average

Basic (Lowest) 

Must have 85% of reports in on time

Who created the horse in motion film using a multi cam setup?

Eadweard Muybridge

Who invented the kinetograph camera and the kinetoscope viewing box?

Thomas Edison

Who invented the projection system that helped cinema become a commercially viable enterprise?

Lumiere Brothers

A portable camera that used 35mm film and an intermittent mechanism modeled on that of a sewing machine:

Cinematographe

The Lumiere Brothers held their first public screening of projected motion pictures on what date and where?

December 28th, 1895 - Paris, France

The phenomenon that creates the illusion of movement:

Displacement

The phenomenon that allows us to see the individual frames as one constant image without the intrusion of seeing space between the frames:

Persistence of Vision

A circular disk which rotates with each frame:

Shutter

The opening where each frame of film stops so that it can be exposed to light when the shutter opens. It is directly between the shutter.

Gate

A loop in the film path to allow the necessary slack so that the film can advance:

Film Loop

A piece of thin transparent adhesive tape is used to join two ends of film:

Tape Splicer

Joins together film by using a chemical called "film cement", which is made of a film base dissolved in a solvent.

Cement Splicer

The device by which film is regularly advanced and then held in place:

Intermittent Mechanism

Holds the film firmly in the gate so that across the entire field of the frame, the film lies flat and steady within the depth of focus of the lens:

Pressure Plate (like minecraft but not)