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Cinematic Journey With the Sims 4
ARI Learning by Carly Filewich Inclusive & Social!
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Join me for a cinematic journey through the history of cinema from the era of the silent movie until now and then recreate scenes using The Sims 4 to share with the class!
Class experience
Embark on a cinematic odyssey with a once-a-week, hour-long class that begins in the enchanting era of silent film. Journey through the luminary timeline of movie and television history, experiencing the evolution of storytelling and technology. Each session shines a spotlight on a new chapter, from the grandeur of silent movies, through the golden ages, up to the digital revolution. Supplement your learning with a creative twist – using The Sims 4, you'll recreate iconic scenes or...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to CinemaWe will go over what the class structure will be like and I will provide a short lecture introduction to the beginnings of cinema. We will go over any questions about what is expected from our Sims 4 set construction and I will demonstrate this in the class. Our film to watch this week will be from the silent era (1880s – 1920s) and the film will be Buster Keaton's -Safety First (1920) Silent film.Week 2Lesson 2The Talkies!We will watch each other's set designs from the Silent Era and move on into the Talkies, where we’ll discuss its development. This will also cover 1927, the Jazz Singer.Week 3Lesson 3The Golden Age of HollywoodWe will begin by sharing our set designs from the previous week. Then we’ll move into the rise of Hollywood, and the Big Studio Productions of the 1920's to the 1940's. Focusing primarily on the invention of color in cinema, but also some notorious film studios.Week 4Lesson 4Walt DisneyWe will begin by sharing our set designs from the week before. We will delve into the history of Walt Disney.Week 5Lesson 5The Rise of Horror in FilmsWe will begin with some share time, then take a look at the history and rise of horror movies.Week 6Lesson 6Television of the 1950'sWe will begin sharing our set designs from the Big Studio Era and I will present on the advent of Television in the 1950's. Think Lucille Ball and more!Week 7Lesson 7The New HollywoodWe will share our set designs from the advent of TV and I will present on the New Hollywood of the 1970's. We are talking about Jaws, Star Wars and the new style of big movie production.Week 8Lesson 8MTV and short movies and music videosWe will share our set designs from the New Hollywood era of the 1970's and then I will talk about MTV, music videos and short movies.Week 9Lesson 9Bollywood and International FilmWe will share our set designs from the MTV era of the 1980's. While the focus of this class is on American Film History, there is a ton of really interesting film internationally. There's the NFB from Canada, Bollywood from India and other amazing film all over the world!Week 10Lesson 10Wrapping it up into the presentWe will share our set designs from the international film community and I will discuss films now and what we can take from set design today. We can work on our projects in class today and screen share our development.
An understanding of the historical development of film and TV Improved storytelling and digital design skills using The Sims 4 Enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills via discussions and presentations
Mavi says: I'm a lifelong gaming fanatic with a passion for the arts, notably filmmaking and the intricacies of behind-the-scenes production. I am self-taught in cinematology with a focus on cinematography and I'm continuously exploring and expanding my knowledge through personal research and practice. I've been teaching on Outschool for a year and I really love to explore history through this lens!
Homework Offered
You will watch the assigned movie and follow up with creating a set in Sims 4 to show for the next class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will evaluate the input of your learner if requested. The rubic will be based on Participation, Discussion and Construction of the assigned set. There is an expectation that learners will be able to talk about the sets they have constructed and how they relate to the movie assigned. Please request this specifically as it is only offered, not required.Grades Offered
Access to assigned film content (streaming service, library, etc.) and The Sims 4
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Learners who join this community will experience spaces where they can be themselves, learn cool stuff, do interesting work, and meet fun people. We are an organization of homeschooling parents, unschoolers and teachers who work as a team to...
Group Class
$25
weekly or $250 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class
