History of Disney Animated Films
In this 7-week course, students will take an in-depth analysis of the history of Disney animated films and their impact on history and pop culture.
Erik Nelson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(270)
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 7-week course, students will take an in-depth analysis of the history of Disney animated films, Disney Animation Studios, and their impact on history and pop culture. Each week, students will learn about a different era of Disney animation, the films in this era, and the effects it had on the Disney company as a whole. This class covers the following eras of Disney Animation: --Week 1: The Golden Era (1937-1942: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi) --Week 2: The Wartime Era (1943-1949: Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mister Toad) --Week 3: The Silver Age (1950-1959: Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty) --Week 4: The Bronze Age (1970-1988: Aristocats, Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh, Black Cauldron, Great Mouse Detective) --Week 5: The Disney Renaissance (1989-1999: Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Hercules) --Week 6: Post-Renaissance Era (2000-2009: Emperor's New Groove, Bolt, Brother Bear, Dinosaur, Lilo and Stitch) --Week 7: The Revival Era (2010-Present: Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Frozen 2) Each week, there will be a class lecture and discussion group with the teacher and other enrolled students. Students will complete an assignment as homework that will be discussed in the next week's lecture. The student will interact with the teacher, as well as other enrolled students. Additional activities may be assigned, such as worksheets and trivia questions to enhance the student's learning and understanding of the material. Finally, the instructor will be available for any questions and to provide feedback to each student. No prior knowledge of Disney movies or history is needed. This course is designed for those students who have a passion and love for all things Disney, and for those who are new to the Disney canon of films.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify the different eras of Disney animation, the films that had the biggest impact on Disney history and film making, and will be able to describe how pop culture and Disney history was changed forever from each era.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All of the movies we will be discussing have a G or PG rating.
Supply List
Teacher will supply all course lectures, videos, and materials needed for this course. A Disney+ subscription is encouraged if students do not have access to Disney films by VHS/DVD.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Disney+
Joined July, 2020
4.9
270reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, Teacher Erik here! I have multiple years of education experience, teaching English, literature, social studies, music and movement, drama/acting, pop culture, and health/fitness. I live in beautiful, sunny Los Angeles, CA and I love all things Disney, movies, music, and pop culture.
I believe that learning should be fun and engaging. My teaching style is very interactive; therefore, I don't usually teach in a lecture-style setting. Rather, students will learn in engaging discussions, and I like to cater to individual learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc). I incorporate slideshows, videos, music, and other interactive media in my classes, as well. My teaching philosophy heavily relies on creating a class environment and experience that is relevant and memorable for the student.
In addition to being a teacher, I am a working professional actor. I have an extensive resume of professional theatre, film, television, commercial, and voiceover credits. I currently perform throughout Southern California in multiple venues. I have performed at theme parks across the country (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Orlando, Disneyland Resort), in professional theatre productions in Orlando, Dallas, and Los Angeles, and I am a part of the highly-acclaimed acapella group WestBeat in Los Angeles. I have also worked as a director, stage manager, and education coordinator for youth theatre organizations, with emphasis on stage productions and theatre education.
I look forward to meeting your student in the classroom! Reviews
Live Group Class
$56
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
