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Film Studies: Introduction to Film (Mystery Edition) *FLEX*
Alexys Smith
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
In this eleven-week film studies class, students will learn about characters, genre narrative, camera angles, and more as we look at mystery movies and TV shows. Come join us in this film studies/ film analysis class!
Class experience
This Film Studies class will explore the genre of mystery films, examining the elements that make them intriguing and captivating to audiences. Through in-depth analysis and discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding of narrative structures, cinematography, character development, and storytelling techniques unique to mystery films. This class is flexible, and assignments/discussions will be posted and due on the classroom page. We will be using the classroom page for discussions...
Individual Objectives - Students will analyze and study what makes a mystery film a mystery and key elements that all mystery films need to have. - Students will practice writing skills by writing answers to the discussion boards. -Students will participle in class discussions analyzing specific principles in the show through discussion boards. - Students will make a powerpoint for their final presentation.
I have been teaching film studies classes for the last three years and love watching and analyzing films myself. Currently, I am finishing up a Master's degree in Strategic Communication. I love TV and movies and looking into the deeper analysis of the story and structure. I have taught film studies classes and know how enjoyable it is to connect films together through a genre.
Homework Offered
Homework: Watch "Clue" (1985) Homework: Watch "Knives Out" (2019) Homework: Watch "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) Homework: Watch "Enola Homes" (2020) Homework: Watch "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" (2022) Homework: Watch "The Great Mouse Detective" (1986) Homework: Watch "Enola Holmes 2" (2022) Homework: Prepare powerpoint presentation to upload to Outschool discussion boardAssessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learner will need to gain access to the films. Some of the films are on Netflix and will need a Netflix account. Others can be rented from Youtube or Amazon prime. These films you will need to rent: "Clue" (1985) "Knives Out" (2019) "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) "The Great Mouse Detective" (1986) These films can be found on Netflix: "Enola Homes" (2020) "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" (2022) "Enola Holmes 2" (2022)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The mystery films have various rating some PG and other PG-13. It is the films are about solving a crime sometimes a murder, with some fighting and kissing scenes. PG: Parental Guidance Suggested, Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children. The film should be investigated further by parents. There may be some content such as language, violence or brief nudity, but they aren't so intense that more than guidance is suggested. PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Hi, I’m Alexys Smith. I am a communications strategist who loves working in Canva and teaching graphic design. I love bringing brands stories to life through Canva designs, visual images, graphic design, and marketing strategies. I enjoy teaching...
Self-Paced Class
$19
weekly or $200 for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
11 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-18
