K-Pop Discussions Class - An Ongoing Dialogue and Analysis of the Kpop Industry
This ongoing class is designed to provide students with a safe and productive space to have weekly discussions about their favorite topics within the world of K-pop music. Conversations are gently guided to ensure all voices are heard.
Stephen Czaja
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(20)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
K-pop is an exciting passion for many learners, but it is sometimes difficult to find a group to engage in productive and meaningful discussions about the genre. This course aims to provide a safe space for students to speak with other K-pop fans and perform thoughtful analysis about the industry. The overarching aim of the class is to help students develop stronger communication skills, gain a better understanding of the K-pop industry, and approach discussions about their passions with an open-mind. Topics covered in the class are learner-directed, but teacher-moderated. Areas of discussion can include new album releases, stage performances, lyrics analysis, lifestyle videos, dance practices, the history of the K-pop industry, the cultural impact of K-pop's growing international popularity, and more. Generally, the class will together watch a YouTube video from a particular group or solo performer related to one of these topics before engaging in a discussion so everyone has a clear understanding of what is being considered. Sample Schedule from the First Four Weeks of Class: 1. Charting Popularity - What's popular right now and why? 2. Lifestyle Videos - What are they and how do they contribute to the success of idols? 3. Dance Practices & Relay Dances - Breaking down some of the most popular choreography videos. 4. Stage Performances - What goes into the Korean television broadcasts of the K-pop stages and how do they get to an international audience? No specific prior knowledge about K-pop is required - only an interest in learning more about the genre and discussing it with peers! This class is complementary to my "K-Pop Music Videos Class." Topics discussed in this class are likely to be brought up in the music video class, though the music video class is more focused on viewing K-pop through a filmmaking lens.
Learning Goals
Students will practice analytical and conversational skills while interacting in a social setting with other fans of the K-pop genre.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.8
20reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello Outschool Families! My name is Stephen and I'm a video producer and film teacher based in New York City. I'm currently a video producer and editing instructor at a filmmaking education nonprofit called Reel Works. Prior to this I was a public school teacher at an elementary/middle school in Queens where I taught about 450 students and 20 classes per week each year.
I find it immensely rewarding to help students express their creativity and tell their individual stories through the moving image. My teaching philosophy is centered around inquiry-based and project-based learning. During our lessons students engage in discussions and work hands-on with the skills they're interested in developing. Whether they're taking landscape photos in the backyard, editing a video, or analyzing a k-pop video, students receive helpful feedback from me in real-time so their progress is accelerated.
I received my Master of Arts in Media Studies in 2017 from The New School in New York City. Learning about film in a city where so many productions are happening all the time was inspiring and I feel fortunate that I can teach film in such an exciting place. Before my Master’s, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (with a Minor in Ethics) in 2013 from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. The critical thinking and self-reflection skills I developed through studying philosophy have proven to be invaluable in my work as an educator.
I started working as a freelance video editor in grad school and since then I’ve worked on a number of projects for brands such as Nickelodeon, Benefit, and Philosophy. My latest commercial project is a video I edited for Burberry.
In addition to film studies, other topics I'm passionate about include animation, sci-fi films, K-dramas, K-pop, gaming, playing Dungeons & Dragons, following cats on Instagram, and so much more!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-11 learners per class
