DKA National Exam

Slogan

Cinematic Artists of Character

Vision

To be recognized as the premier institute of upstanding entertainment industry leaders.

Motto

Truth in Illusion

Mission Statement

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.

Founding Date

March 16, 1936

Flower

White Carnation

External Theme

Old Hollywood/Old Studio System

Internal Theme

Medieval/Middle Ages Magic

Symbol

Film Camera

Colors

Old Gold & Deep Royal Blue

Mascot

Dragon

Farmer’s Tripod

Selflessness & Loyalty

Constant Learning & Adaptability

“Do-It-Yourself” Inventiveness & Problem-Solving

Formula

DKA = Values X Action

Jewels

Creative, Honest, Empathetic, Resourceful, Proactive, Curious, Humble, Reliable, Respectful, Generous

Golden Circle

Why, How, What

Golden Circle - Why

Purpose

Golden Circle - How

ProcessGo

Golden Circle - What

Result

Philanthropy

Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF)

What is your DKA lifelong commitment to?

Values, members, and fraternity welfare

What is “assay”?

A testing of merit

What are examples of golden circle “why”?

mission statement, slogan, vision, history

What are examples of golden circle “how”?

10 jewels, farmers tripod, committee ritual, bigs/littles

What are examples of golden circle “what”?

national events, leadership academics, conferences, retreats, formal

How do you refer to other members of the chapter?

DeKAs

How do you end emails?

With “fraternally yours,” or “yours in delta/kappa/alpha,”

How long should you take to reply to a DeKA’s email?

No more than 24 hours.

What professional etiquette should you remember at events?

Always say “thank you.”

How do alums support DKA?

Through resources and time

Where was DKA founded?

University of Southern California (USC)

Who are the founding fathers?

1. Allen K. Dallas

2. Jack H. McClelland

3. William A. Halpern

4. Louis Tarleton

5. Robert V. Rogers

6. Donald Fischer

7. Terry Bissinger

8. Peter Kinnel

9. Robert Turner

10. John W Findlater

Founding Father 1

Allen K. Dallas

Founding Father 2

Jack H. McClelland

Founding Father 3

William A Halpern

Founding Father 4

Louis Tarteton

Founding Father 5

Robert V. Rodgers

Founding Father 6

Donald Fischer

Founding Father 7

Terry BissingerFo

Founding Father 8

Peter Kinnel

Founding Father 9

Robert Turner

Founding Father 10

John W. Findlater

Who is Allen K. Dallas

The first elected president of DKA

What is Allen K Dallas’s nickname?

The ULTIMATE DeKA.

How was Allen K. Dallas honored?

By having the fraternity named after his initials (reversed)

Delta Meaning

Dramatic

Kappa Meaning

Kinematic

Alpha Meaning

Aesthetic

Who was Jack H. McClelland?

The first national president of DKA

Who was Herbert E Farmer?

The wizard of DKA

What was Herbert E Farmer Known for?

preserving the history of DKA in his extensive archives (being the historian)

Why was Herbert E Farmer known as the wizard of DKA?

He used creativity and resourcefulness to get anything done.

What did Herbert E Farmer create?

The Farmer’s Tripod

What does each leg of the tripod represent?

A quality that all DeKAs are expected to uphold.

What are DKA banquets?

Lavish celebrations thrown by DKA

Why does DKA hold banquets?

To induct pledge members into active members and to award Hollywood icons with honorary memberships.

What is the Hero’s Journey

A narrative pattern that describes “the hero”. It is about growth and passage, stating that to turn back at any stage is to reject the need to grow and mature.

How does DKA play into the Hero’s Journey?

They believe in the study of successful storytelling practices as an educational starting point, which leads to the exploration of a personal, unique, and growing identity as a cinematic artist

Who coined the term “Hero’s Journey”?

Joseph Campbell

What are the stages of the Hero’s Journey?

Departure, Initiation, Return

How can an initiate turn a hero?

To pass each stage of the Hero’s Journey.

When is Cinematic Appreciation Day?

December 28th

What are the three (specific) steps of the Hero’s Journey?

Call to Adventure, The Road of Trials, & The Ultimate Boon

What is the Hero’s Journey: Call to Adventure?

The hero starts off in a mundane situation of normality from which some information is received that acts as a call to head off into the unknown.

What is the Hero’s Journey: The Road of Trials?

A series of tests, tasks, or ordeals that the person must undergo to begin the transformation; often the person fails one or more of these tests, which often occur in threes.

What is the Hero’s Journey: The Ultimate Boon?

The achievement of the quest; it is what the person went on the journey to get.

What are the elements of professionalism?

Respectful Collaboration, Ethical Etiquette, and Reliable Performance

What is your chapter?

A BUSINESS, a college within a college, and a family

How is DKA what you make of it?

The more you put in, the more you get out of it!

What is DKA?

A body of cinematic artists brought together by their adherence to values

How does DKA increase membership?

Recruitment

How does recruitment help DKA?

Gives fraternities the opportunity to meet potential new members.

What/When is DKA recruitment?

An active process that occurs 365 days a year, not just during rush

When do you represent DKA?

24/7, 365 days a year!

SMARTER goals

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

Ethical

Resourceful

Why do we have SMARTER goals?

In order for an idea to continue from inception to execution, there needs to be a coherent workflow of ideas that allows room for evaluation and repeated execution.

How does teamwork operate within DKA?

Through Collaboration and The Team Approach

What is the Collaboration?

The idea that no one person is expected to receive full credit for an entire project alone.

What is the team approach?

Every member is important to the completion of any goal or task - no one member should take on a sole goal or project alone.

Coblabberation

The illusion of Collaboration

How do you avoid Coblabberation

Avoid micromanagement - good executive officers empower their members to do well by giving opportunities to excel!

Micromanagement

Resisting delegating, correcting tiny details, taking back delegated work before it is finished, and discouraging others without consultation.

What are the causes of Coblabberation?

Brownian Motion, Down spiraling, and Groupthink

Brownian Motion

A problem of absence - the absence of organizing forces

Downspiraling

A situation in which something continuously decrease or gets worse, sometimes fueled by a feeling of necessity or perfectionism

How are officers held accountable?

In the Chapter’s Master To-Do List, a shared google excel document called '“The Pulse,” updated at every meeting of the Administrative and Executive Councils.

President

Represents the chapter as a whole, proactively & reactively is the external voice, oversees all aspects of the chapter, runs Executive Council & Chapter Meetings, safely &effectively deals with crisis management situations, & helps oversee financial operations of the Resident Council.

Vice President

The Chair of the Membership Department, improves efficiency & development of the chapter's operations, ensures all members understand the committee system, & ensures all reports are correctly submitted to executive officers.

Secretary

Compiles all reports required by the National Fraternity, ensures all members learn & follow the proper communication workflows, ensures minutes are professionally recorded during Chapter Meetings, & ensures transparency & cohesiveness between officers & members.

Treasurer

Practice creative producing & budgeting skills, ensures that all members know how to deal with money, & oversees financial operations of the Resident Council.

Programming Chair

Ensures all events are programmed, safe, organized, and communicated effectively.

Cinematic Affairs Chair

Oversees all matters that deal with the learning and practicing of the cinematic arts.

Sergeant at Arms

Chair of the Standards Board & maintains order & accountability within the chapter by enforcing rules, policies, and the Ritual of the Fraternity.

Chaplain

Educates & promotes the values of the Fraternity & safeguards the secrets of the Ritual from the non-initiated members.

Showrunner Chair

Provides all members with a weekly opportunity to share written material with other members, workshop outlines, character development, plot structures, etc.

Constructive Criticism

A supportive way of encouraging others to grow or improve without any personal judgement.

What do DeKAs NOT do?

LITTER!!

What is the first order of business in a DKA Chapter Meeting?

Opening Ceremony

Motion

A formal statement of proposal

How do you begin a motion?

“I move that…”

What is the purpose of weekly chapter meetings?

To discuss & conduct chapter business