Marvel's Infinity Saga: A Film Analysis Camp
Students will learn how to analyze films in this 2-week camp.
Cori Chapman
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4.5
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Watch 2 films, take notes, and finish very brief writing assignments.Assessment
Learner progress is assessed through class participation (discussion) and on the improvement of writingClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Class 1: This class will cover the film elements in depth (mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, and sound) using clips from The Magicians (TV-14), Avengers: Age of Ultron, and X-Men: Apocalypse. We will then discuss how these elements are used specifically in the superhero/action genre. Students will learn strategies on essay writing, note taking, and film analysis as well. and how these are used specifically in the superhero/action genre. Students will learn strategies on essay writing, note taking, and film analysis as well.
Homework: Watch Avengers: Infinity War and take notes.
Class 2: This class will cover how each film element was used in Avengers: Infinity War. Students will discuss what they wrote in their notes on each film element while they were watching the film. We will also discuss how to write in regard to film analysis.
Homework: Write 2-3 full paragraphs on 1 film element from the film.
Class 3: Each character has a specific set of beliefs/morals that drive his/her actions. The second essay will focus on these ethical beliefs and what causes and effects spawned from these clashing views, and this class will teach students how to incorporate the use of film elements to show this display of characters and their different moral codes.
Homework: Write 2-3 paragraphs on the morals of a specific character, how their actions affected others, and how certain film elements were used to show the positives and negatives of each action/ideology
Class 4: This class will shift into discussing Avengers: Endgame. We will discuss previous films and things that have related directly up to Avengers: Endgame. We have followed certain characters for multiple films and are following multiple stories at once with an overarching story in Endgame. How has the MCU maintained continuity?
Homework: Watch Avengers: Endgame and take notes
Class 5: This class will cover the significant details in Endgame including close attention to the film elements as well as character development.
Homework: Write 2-3 paragraphs on a different film element using Endgame
Class 6: This class will wrap up the course. We will discuss the immersion aspect of films and various forms of media. Can Infinity War and Endgame truly be a stand alone saga? Or is the character development across every movie significant to the immersion of the 2 films?Learning Goals
Students will learn the film elements, how to analyze films, and how to write film analyses. They will also learn about character development and immersion.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Movies to be watched are all PG13 and clips will be shown from other films/TV shows (see above). The Magicians clip shows a conversation in the POV of a deaf character - the show is TV-14. Aside from the first class, all other clips are from other Marvel films (X-Men and MCU films).
Supply List
Students will need access to both films - I also prefer to use google docs or OneDrive for submitted assignments
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Syracuse University
Students tend to be more engaged when they have an actual interest in the content; I personally found that learning how to write well was easier when it involved topics I enjoyed rather than being forced to read books I found outdated and boring in high school. When I joined Outschool, I wanted to teach writing while also focusing on subjects that I am passionate about, and that students may be passionate about as well. While earning a degree in English, I learned how to write quality essays on numerous topics including film studies, which is a part of English that is both interesting and engaging; learning how to write film analyses truly enhances one's critical thinking skills. As a teacher, I like to create courses that are both challenging and fun.Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-10 learners per class
