Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus works. Film appreciation will introduce students to the film industry and history of cinema through the study of classic and contemporary films. Yet those who advocate for film study face a difficult task because high school students already face a challenge learning the basics. April, and we will celebrate your work at the second annual nshs film festival. Demonstrate ability to decode the language of film. Our program mentors young artists in the traditions and innovations of an evolving media landscape that is deeply rooted in visual.
Analyze film as an art form through an examination of aesthetics and the internal structure of the art. Our guides and lesson plans show teachers how to stress these messages and make them meaningful for young audiences. The recent mandatory inclusion of the study of film into the high school english language arts program has been a source of anxiety for many teachers. Below is a list of classic and modern films, in no particular order that should be registered in any film students. Curriculum for this course will involve the viewing and analysis of a number of films, which are meant to represent significant events in history. More than one such expletive must lead the rating board to issue a film an r rating, as must even one of these words used in a sexual context.
Film studies syllabus ghidotti early college high school. Sl and hl students will examine film as an art form, studying a broad range of film texts from a variety of cultural contexts and analysing how film elements combine to. This course covers the role and responsibilities of a director in script development, preproduction, production, and postproduction. By viewing, studying, discussing and writing about film, students develop and demonstrate skills in technological, cultural, and media literacy, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills that will serve them well in the real world. Search hundreds of movies organized by subject that twm recommends as the best of the best in meeting curriculum standards while. In the third international mathematics and science study timss for. Through free online film courses, you can study and analyze films through historical, theoretical, and artistic points of view. Who does what when in the film industryworksheet film why does it matter. Technology support were compiling howtos and more for families.
Students explore all aspects of filmmaking and professional development, including preproduction planning, producing, writing, cinematography, directing, editing, and other postproduction steps. The course is based on teaching analysis of film, the study of film theory and film history in america and from around the world, and the production of film. Students learn to tell a story cinematically, use the camera as a tool, prepare a script analysis and engage in the casting and rehearsal process with actors. Students enter into the world of finance, negotiations, mediating, creative problem solving and the rush of producing something fantastic. This is an advanced course in film history, analysis, and production.
There are also courses available where you can study screenwriting and the business of film. Your films will be screened for the rest of the school and prizes will be. This is a beginning and advanced course in film history, analysis, and production. Our program mentors young artists in the traditions and innovations of an evolving media landscape that is deeply rooted in visual storytelling. Students will learn to recognize the preconditions necessary for the invention of. Sl and hl students will examine film as an art form, studying a broad range of film texts from a variety of cultural contexts and analysing how film elements combine to convey meaning. Timothy corrigan and patricia whites the film experience. Syllabus for film studies comm 150 penn state york. Students explore all aspects of filmmaking and professional. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of film in culture and explore its relationship to the world around it. This course covers a wide range in cinema and students explore issues including but not limited to.
This course offers a panoramic overview of the development of film from the first celluloid to the silent shorts with icons like charlie chaplin, through the studio boom in the 1930s1950s into the hollywood renaissance of the 1960s and 1970s. Below is a list of classic and modern films, in no particular order that should be registered in any film students filmography database. Students will work individually and in groups to write, shoot,and edit their own projects. Lisa imai room 715 welcome to film analysis and criticism each month a new genre will be studiedwhat elements make up the. Our guides and lesson plans show teachers how to stress these messages and make them. The course will emphasize specific aspects of film style and narrative form through analysis of scenes from the films screened each week and from a range of. Students are responsible for the care and security of all equipment checked out in your name. Whether for its directing, cinematography, acting or groundbreaking animation and special effects, if you havent seen. Your films will be screened for the rest of the school and prizes will be distributed based on the various areas of film production. Thiscourse will teach students the basics of photography,camera functions, videoediting, media analysis, and filmmaking.
This course covers a wide range in cinema and students explore issues. A films single use of one of the harsher sexuallyderived words, though only as an expletive, shall initially require the rating board to issue that film at least a pg rating. Teaching a film studies course to high schoolers and. Film 388 sample syllabus film studies at umd, college park. Film studies san juan hills high school school loop. Eagan high school 4185 braddock trail eagan, mn 55123. Use s high school english, science, math, and social studies courses to study for exams, boost your grade, and get ahead in school. Nichols perry high school fall 20 course description. The class syllabus notes what portions of the text should be read before each class meeting. Flash forward to a few years ago, and i had the opportunity to pitch a new elective course at the high school level. As an introductory course, the focus will be on the process of film making.
An introduction to film course outline 2020 scholarships. Through the study and analysis of film texts, and through practical exercises in film production, the film course develops students critical abilities and their appreciation of artistic, cultural, historical and global perspectives in film. Handson, engaging, and driven by meaningful student interaction with course content this is the type of elective course that i wish id had back in high school. Film 388 connects the theoretical understanding of film studies that students develop in the classroom to professional experience in the workplace. It is not an exhaustive list containing every possible high school class, but it provides a fairly thorough overview of the topics available for study in high school. With many schools adopting the common core standards, being able to critically analyze visual information is part of the curriculum for various subject areas. Intro to film, film 2, film 3 syllabus introduction to film, film 2, film 3 cameron murray key west high school phone. Melrose high school history through film course syllabus mike. Film analysis and criticism syllabus gahr high school 20142015 ms. Whether youre an nyu or visiting college student, high school student or working professional, we provide you with the introductory exposure to the performing or cinematic arts and the advancedlevel training to grow your craft.
Youre almost guaranteed to learn something new in each podcast, and benedicts enthusiasm for films is the quality you only find in the best teachers and professors. By signing the contract, you are agreeing to the following conditions. But we will also have a secondary interest in writing, too. Introduction to film and media studies 2016 screening, sunday 710pm lpac.
Jul 18, 2016 if youre about to begin film school, consider this your essential viewing guide. Film studies is the study of the production, aesthetics and history of the 20th centurys. Academics academic courses science meteorology syllabus. Analyze and critique film by studying film as a series of narratives. Emphasis will be placed on exposing the class to a wide variety of styles and genres as well as formulating and justifying criticisms of the works. The recent mandatory inclusion of the study of film into the high. Sample one at link at random, or by searching for your favorite film. Together, our faculty, staff, and students create more than 5,000 films per year. Filmlit teaching guides chapterbychapter film analyses, discussion questions for class, assignments, exams, and much, much more. I am a retired film and theatre educator, with 32 years experience in the classroom.
I continue my work in arts education and arts advocacy, as a nonprofit arts consultant and president for arts for colorado. Access to looking at movies ebook and digital resources after purchase and. Sl and hl students will explore the evolution of film across time, space and culture. After watching the movie citizen kane, they work together to identify the issues concerning the united states before world war ii. In this course, students will become familiar with the history of film and acquire a language to discuss, analyze and write about film. Analyze film as an art form through an examination of aesthetics and the internal structure of the. An old friend of mine who teaches at a public high school in minnesota just got word that hes inherited a 12week elective course on film, and. Introduction to film and media studies 2016 screening, sunday 710pm lpac cinema.
Through the study and analysis of film texts, and through practical exercises in film production, the film course. The course is based on teaching analysis of film, the study of film theory and film history in america and. Course description this class will explore world culture and social history through the medium of film and other mediums of mass culture. This course offers a panoramic overview of the development of film from the first celluloid to the silent shorts with icons. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 20142015 teacher. Cass technical high school home of the technicians film study i syllabus 2018 2019 cinema is a mirror by which we often see ourselves. Students will view a variety of films arranged in chronological order focusing on important eras in world history. Students will learn to recognize the preconditions necessary for the invention of cinema, understand the influence of patents worldwide on the development of motion pictures, identify major studios, directors and stars and discuss their influences on the industry and. Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus. Course description what are we going to do in here. If youre about to begin film school, consider this your essential viewing guide. Cass technical high school home of the technicians film study syllabus 2019 2020 cinema is a mirror by which we often see ourselves.
The office of special programs at tisch school of the arts provides access to the arts. The course focuses on producing in the three areas where the line. Syllabus the film experience literature mit opencourseware. The objectives for the course is to expose students to a variety of film genres, helping them develop an appreciation and understanding of this art form and to. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 20142015. Other than your research paper, all course material will be drawn from class lectures, screenings, and the above text. Designing the curriculum for an awesome high school film class. Our selfpaced, engaging video lessons let you study. Sample student projects during the semester include psas.
Common sense on the internet course link for parents and family. The primary text for this course will be american films in whole or part such. Film studies is the study of the production, aesthetics and history of the 20th centurys most important visual mediumthe cinema. Schools offering film degrees can also be found in these popular choices. This syllabus section details the primary goals of the course, meeting times, textbook and readings, films and videos, writing requirements, oral expression, exams, grading, and the schedule of lecture topics, required films, and key dates. A sort of film school in a minipodcast spanning the entire history of film. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left. By viewing, studying, discussing and writing about film, students develop and demonstrate skills in technological, cultural, and media literacy, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills that. The objectives for the course is to expose students to a variety of film genres, helping them develop an appreciation and understanding of this art form and to increase their ability to use writing as a form of critique. Please carefully read the following rules concerning the alvin high school photography equipment checkout policy. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 2014. Students will not loan equipment checked out in your name to anyone.
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