Students will learn the basic terminology related to the fields of 

Cinematography
- This category of film studies and production looks at how the camera moves relative to the subject. It also examines the importance of different lenses and other relevant equipment. 
Sound
- Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of film analysis is sound. We will look at how sound works both within and outside of the film's universe, how it conveys meaning in its unique way, and how it is edited just as meticulously as video.
Mise-en-scene
- This is everything one sees in the frame. It includes lighting, props, wardrobe, makeup, practical effects, actors, and sets. 
Editing
- Learners should be able to describe how the the film speaks to the audience through the way it changes from one shot or one sequence to the next. Editing is the act of "putting it all together". Learners must have a grasp of the other categories in order to properly discuss editing.
Narrative
- This category has a lot of overlap from English literature. Learners will have already encountered most of the terms here, but it is often very helpful to review them and gain a more nuanced understanding of them through film.

On a more general level, learners should leave this class with the confidence to throw the vocabulary they have learned into their discussions and pieces of writing related to film and other media. They should gain a more nuanced eye for the details that filmmakers implement for symbolism, mood, and atmosphere in their films.

We will not be able to cover each and every single term that has ever been written in a film textbook, or that has ever been spoken on a film set, but learners will leave this class feeling more than prepared to discuss films for any screenings they encounter in English and Media classes. Many schools also offer film studies classes as electives, and this class will set them up perfectly for that.

I recently completed my Bachelor of Art's in Film Studies at the University of Calgary. Here, I had a chance to study under some of the most reputable Canadian film scholars, and learn about a plethora of different film topics. I also have had a chance to work on film sets and even curate selections for film festivals. 

Analyzing, critiquing, and researching films is a passion of mine. I'm excited to use this class to combine that passion with my love of teaching. Film is one of the most amazing and versatile art forms we have, and I can't wait to introduce its complexities to new learners.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There is no formal assessment in this class. We will do a Kahoot quiz every class for fun, and end the section with a large Kahoot that reviews every major category
Grades Offered