Essential Movie Viewing: The Films That Everyone Should Know!
This is an overview course that covers classic films every aspiring movie buff should know.
Bill Whitehead, M.Ed.
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What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Each week a classic film will be showcased for students where they will learn about its background, production history, significance in film history, critical reception, and how it is received in a contemporary setting. The goal is for students that are interested in film history or film making to start building their knowledge of what has come before and put it into a modern context. All films will be rated G, PG, or PG-13; no R-rated films will be showcased. The majority of the lesson will be lecture and discussion with a slide presentation, which may include a clip or two from the movie itself. The class will not present films chronologically, but rather balance out time periods and genres to keep each week fresh and interesting. Students are encouraged to watch the film before class, but it is not required...I hope you join in the fun!
Initial Schedule:
Week of Jan. 3rd: City Lights (Charlie Chaplin: 1931)
Week of Jan. 10th: Back to the Future
Week of Jan. 17th: The Wizard of Oz
Week of Jan. 24th: Star Wars ("Episode IV: A New Hope")Other Details
Supply List
Viewing of the movie before class if desired, but not required. A handout will be provided at the beginning of class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have taught a course on the structure and analysis of film for nearly a decade and utilize many of the same approaches to deconstructing a text used within my English classes.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-18 learners per class
