Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus works. 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. The grading scale for chillicothe high school can be found in the. When done right, a syllabus can prevent a lot of misunderstandings as the semester progresses. Course description this class will explore world culture and social history through the medium of film and other mediums of mass culture. We have a number of learning support assistants working within our classes to support particular students or particular groups.
I have been teaching middle school english language arts for 11 years, and im thrilled about the opportunity to be a part of the ja community. Search hundreds of movies organized by subject that twm recommends as the best of the best in meeting curriculum standards while. Im going to be teaching a new senior elective english class this upcoming week. We will look at specific film forms, particularly documentary forms, and their. Textbooks there is no required textbook for this course. Film studies is a multifaceted subject that involves creative writing, artistic interpretation, technology, and business. Film technique influences a wide array of other forms which use visuals and sound to communicate information and ideas. In this course, students will become familiar with the history of film and acquire a language to discuss, analyze and write about film. Melrose high school history through film course syllabus mike.
A collection of lesson plans on a variety of film study topics. I have been teaching high school film and digital production courses since 20. Storytelling is the most common way that we communicate to one another. The primary text for this course will be american films in whole or part such. Delivered each week during the school year, the hall pass newsletter gives you the inside stories of our students, teachers and schools. Film studies syllabus matt bishop ghidotti early college. Each film recommended by contains lessons on life and positive moral messages. Each unit we cover in class with have typically two exams attached to them. Film studies is the study of the production, aesthetics and history of the 20th centurys. Your films will be screened for the rest of the school and prizes will be. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
How to make math, science, social studies, and visual arts lessons come alive with film how to create strategies to increase parental and community involvement our workshops are customized for your schools needs. Movies for teaching a high school film course imdb. Film studies syllabus chs english language arts department. Jul 24, 2016 a welldesigned syllabus is an essential tool for effectively managing a course. Designing the curriculum for an awesome high school film class. Film studies syllabus matt bishop ghidotti early college high school subject. This web page may contain links to one or more websites outside the pwcs network, which are not pwcs venues and may not reflect the views or opinions of pwcs. We will look at specific film forms, particularly documentary forms, and their history, best examples, notable characteristics, and key practitioners. How to use zoom for our class meetings pdf instructions. Please contact me if there is any issue or concern with the film materials being presented in class. Syllabus introduction to media studies comparative media. Sl and hl students will explore the evolution of film across time, space and culture. Stories told with film have a tremendous influence on our attitudes and perceptions of the world around us.
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. My name is kristin mitchell and this is my first year teaching high school. Watching films is the single most important aspect of film studies. High school africa and africanamerican studies curriculum. We will watch as many films in class as possible in order to devote enough time for discussion. We will look at specific film forms, particularly documentary forms, and their history, best. This course explores representations of gender in film, including power, heroism, embodiment, trans politics, feminism, misogyny, abuse, rape culture. Flash forward to a few years ago, and i had the opportunity to pitch a new elective course at the high school level. This course examines 20th21st century american history, culture and society through film. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 20142015. The student will understand the effect of cinematography on the film industry, identify the elements and themes of the film noir genre, understand the vocabulary of cinematography, explain the effects that different camera angles, movements, framing, etc. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 20142015 teacher. Teaching a film studies course to high schoolers and looking.
As a middle school teacher, i put together a simple. During the year, we discuss narrative storytelling, mise en scene. Or are you just interested in making your own film projects, but you need some direction. Focus on specific disciplines math, science, social studies, arts afterschool and summerschool programs. Film 388 connects the theoretical understanding of film studies that students develop in the classroom to professional experience in the workplace. English 3 syllabus ghidotti early college high school. This syllabus section provides a course overview and information on meeting times, prerequisites, and grading. Precursors, early photography, persistence of vision, critical inventions, thomas. Course syllabus revised april 2016 1 introduction to womens studies. Film tv 33 introductory screenwriting 4 units counts toward film minor learn the fundamental elements of effective storytelling for the screen. Topics include the fundamental technical aspects of the digital video camera, camera shots and composition, media literacy, aesthetic elements and techniques, nonlinear editing, sony vegas, public service announcements, television advertising, short films, wcat. The films are arranged in order by which they are screened. Film 388 sample syllabus film studies at umd, college park. Film studies syllabus chs english language arts department contact information.
Film studies the nature of this course is to promote understanding and awareness of film as one of the most powerful and influential forms of media. You can use looking at movies and the film experiences website, the internet movie database and the resource links on the fmst homepage for production. Yet those who advocate for film study face a difficult task because high school students already face a challenge learning the basics. You can find several free online courses in film studies to aid you in understanding the theory and practice of film. Our guides and lesson plans show teachers how to stress these messages and make them meaningful for young audiences. Parents, please sign the receipt given to your student. Exams both are an important part of any course you will take either in high school or if you plan to go on to a postsecondary institution after high school fouryear university, twoyear college, technical school, etc. Broadcast and video production i introduces students to broadcasting and video production through a theory based, handson approach. 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. Parents may contact me by phone, email or visiting the school. Syllabus the film experience literature mit opencourseware. Film can be a method for the study of history, and that is the goal of this.
Teaching a film studies course to high schoolers and looking for a. Instead there will be occasional handouts provided by. It gives students a clear understanding of your expectations and a road map for how the course will be conducted. Professor jasmine nadua trice an assistant professor of cinema and media studies at uclas school of theater, film and television. Well start with a solid background in the evolution of films science and technology, from the camera to the montage. 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. Within these subjects there are many courses you can take. An elective course that examines the history and culture of africa and the africanamerican experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique historical, cultural, and social developments from the middle passage to the present day. This is a list of films that i show in class to help introduce students to the various units and concepts we are discussing. Use s high school english, science, math, and social studies courses to study for exams, boost your grade, and get ahead in school.
World history syllabus elizabethtown area school district. Stay on top of the latest happenings in the district. Basically, if you were given a class of high school students and wanted to teach them about film studies, what film would you start with in order to gauge their. Please read and discuss this syllabus with your parents. Film studies syllabus matt bishop ghidotti early college high. In addition to the films we watch at school, you will be politely required to watch at least one film a week on your own honors students will be politely asked to watch at least two. Curriculum for this course will involve the viewing and analysis of a.
The class will view some landmark short films such as a trip to the moon, the great train robbery, etc. High school subjects math, english, science, social studies. 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. But we will also have a secondary interest in writing, too.
Film studies is a yearlong elective which meets the ag fine arts requirement for uc approval. Well also examine the studio system and televisions riseyoull be a smoothtalkin tinseltown bigshot by the time this introductory units through. Feb 12, 2017 in high school secondary school in the united states most of our studies are in four subjects. Teaching a film studies course to high schoolers and looking for a film to assess their current knowledge of film with. Our selfpaced, engaging video lessons let you study. This course, although looking specifically at the experiences of women, is not for girls only. Students will view a variety of films arranged in chronological order focusing on important eras.
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