Studio Ghibli Film Club
In this ongoing class we will dive into the amazing films of Studio Ghibli, discussing the themes, plot, and characters of each movie. Students will build media literacy through analyzing these fantastic animated films.
Seth Patrick Harris M.Ed (he/him)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
The first time I saw a Studio Ghibli film I was blown away at how different it was from the American animated movies I'd seen before. These films often deal with stories about humans and nature. They look at how we effect our environment and what we can learn from observing the natural world. We will use our class time to talk about the movie and the story elements. Each class is a film appreciation & social time for students. Students should come prepared each week to engage in a great discussion, led by the instructor. Film screenings take place outside of class time. Students should write down their thoughts during or after the screening and bring them to class. Outside of film screenings, no prior knowledge or experience is required. Students can come and go from this ongoing class as their interests or schedule allow. Our class will be structured as follows: - Introductions from me and between students - Sharing our first thoughts about the movie - Guided film discussion - Historical background on cultural elements - Reflection, feedback, and a tease for the upcoming film **May/June Section Dates** (films should be watched a few days BEFORE we meet) 05/28 - My Neighbor Totoro 06/04 - Kiki's Delivery Service 06/ 11 - Ponyo 06/18 - The Secret World of Arietty 06/25 - Spirited Away **July/August Section Dates** (films should be watched a few days BEFORE we meet) 07/09 - My Neighbor Totoro 07/16 - Kiki's Delivery Service 07/23 - Ponyo 07/30 - The Secret World of Arietty 08/06 - Spirited Away
Learning Goals
Students will begin developing their analysis skills by watching & discussing films as texts. They will be encouraged to ask & answer questions about characters, plot, and theme.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will be avoiding some of the more intense Ghibli films (Princess Mononoke) but there may be light violence present. In My Neighbor Totoro there is a scene where the father is bathing with his daughters. This is a great opportunity to talk about cultural differences and customs.
Supply List
Students will watch all movies outside of our classtime. You can rent or purchase these movies digitally through platforms like iTunes or Amazon. All the films we watch will be available to stream on HBO Max if your household subscribes to that service. You should also check out your local library as they may have these movies available.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
5.0
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lipscomb University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Lipscomb University
I am a licensed educator in the United States and have taught in the classroom for over a decade. I also love movies, especially Studio Ghibli's films. I write film criticism in my free time and love to introduce students to movies that get them to think about big ideas.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-5 learners per class
