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課堂經歷
英語程度 - 未知
美國等級 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate 等級
This course explores a wide variety and range of film types and units of study, including film history, shot composition, editing techniques, animation, special effects, sound in film, film ratings, specialists that help make a film, and individual genre-based units of study. Additionally, students are introduced to basic script formatting, writing, and “pitching.” Focus includes the development of techniques for analysis in shot composition, story structure mapping, appreciation of silent...
13 units//20 lessons//12 Weeks
Unit 1Unit 1 - Structure, Story and ScreenplayUnit 1 - Structure, Story and Screenplay5 lessons2 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Unit 1 - LoglinesLearn about the importance of loglines both in the creation and marketing of films. One-sheets and trailers. Homework: Write a logline.Lesson 2Unit 1 - DialogueLearn about and examine dialogue in cinema.Lesson 3Unit 1 - Screenplay BasicsLearn about what a screenplay is and how to write one. Homework: Rewrite an example of bad dialogue.Week 2Lesson 4Unit 1 - Story StructureLearn about the three-act story structure, character motivation, and a popular story telling structure in the industry called Save the Cat.Lesson 5Unit 1 - Opening SequencesLearn about the different types of opening sequences a filmmaker might pick to start their film and why. Watch the first film of the class: The Princess Bride (1987) or Coco (2017).Unit 2Unit 2 - A History of CinemaUnit 2 - A History of Cinema2 lessons2 WeeksWeek 2Lesson 6Unit 2 - A History of CinemaCovering a brief history of early staged drama, timeline of drama from stage to screen, key figures in early cinema and major periods in film history, and innovations in filmmaking technology, including music, sound, color, and special effects. Complete first project: an essay or oral presentation on a filmmaker.Week 3Lesson 7Unit 2 - A History of CinemaCovering a brief history of early staged drama, timeline of drama from stage to screen, key figures in early cinema and major periods in film history, and innovations in filmmaking technology, including music, sound, color, and special effects. Watch the second film of the class: Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) or Singin' in the Rain (1952).Unit 3Unit 3 - Filmmaking Technique and Shot CompositionUnit 3 - Filmmaking Technique and Shot Composition2 lessons2 WeeksWeek 3Lesson 8Unit 3 - Filmmaking Technique and Shot CompositionLearn about different filmmaking techniques including: mise en scene, basic shot composition, framing, editing techniques, use of light and shadow, movement, and camera technique.Week 4Lesson 9Unit 3 - Filmmaking Technique and Shot CompositionLearn about different filmmaking techniques including: mise en scene, Learn about different filmmaking techniques including: mise en scene, basic shot composition, framing, editing techniques, use of light and shadow, movement, and camera technique. Watch the third film of the class: Arrival (2016) or Casablanca (1942). Homework: Write your first 3 page script.Unit 4Unit 4 - Horror and Suspense FilmsUnit 4 - Horror and Suspense Films1 lesson1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 10Unit 4 - Horror and Suspense FilmsOur first genre study will focus on horror and suspense, dramatic irony, suspense vs. horror, suspense vs. surprise, and how the techniques are used in all genres. Watch the fourth film of the class: Poltergeist (1982) or Nope (2022).Unit 5Unit 5 - Sound, Score and DiegeticUnit 5 - Sound, Score and Diegetic1 lesson1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 11Unit 5 - Sound, Score and DiegeticLearn about the importance of sound, score, and diegetic within cinema. Complete a sound homework assignment.Unit 6Unit 6 - Hollywood Blockbusters and Four Quadrant FilmsUnit 6 - Hollywood Blockbusters and Four Quadrant Films1 lesson1 WeekWeek 6Lesson 12Unit 6 - Hollywood Blockbusters and Four Quadrant Films Part 1Learn about the focus on creating blockbusters within the film industry, tentpole franchises, four quadrant appeal, adapting intellectual properties, and the global appeal of "Popcorn" flicks. Watch the fifth film for the class: Jurassic Park (1993) or Black Panther (2018). Midterm project: Essay, exam, or blockbuster pitch.Unit 7Unit 7 - AnimationUnit 7 - Animation1 lesson1 WeekWeek 7Lesson 13Unit 7 - AnimationA lesson on the major figures in animation history, animation techniques, and how animation differs from live action. Watch the sixth film for the class: ParaNorman (2012) or Up (2009).Unit 8Unit 8 - Motion Picture ComedyUnit 8 - Motion Picture Comedy2 lessons2 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 14Unit 8 - Motion Picture Comedy Part 1Learn about inversion of expectations, formation of comedy as a genre, and the importance of exaggeration in comedy.Week 8Lesson 15Unit 8 - Motion Picture Comedy Part 2Watch film clip examples of the various types of comedies through examining the subgenres within the uber genre: comedy. Watch the seventh film for the class: Clue (1985) or The Birdcage (1996). comedy. Homework: Write a comedy script or create a storyboard for a short animated film.Unit 9Unit 9 - Film RatingsUnit 9 - Film Ratings1 lesson1 WeekWeek 9Lesson 16Unit 9 - Film RatingsLearn about film ratings history in the US, censorship, the MPA, what makes an "R" rating, and the ratings systems in some non-US countries. Watch the eight film for the class: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) or Alien (1979).Unit 10Unit 10 - Special EffectsUnit 10 - Special Effects1 lesson1 WeekWeek 9Lesson 17Unit 10 - Special EffectsLearn about the different types of special effects, what the history of special effects is, and what some of the techniques filmmakers use to create special effects.Unit 11Unit 11 - Stunt Work and Animal HandlersUnit 11 - Stunt Work and Animal Handlers1 lesson1 WeekWeek 10Lesson 18Unit 11 - Stunt Work & Animal HandlersLearn about the work of stunt performers and coordinators, the animal actors and handlers. Watch the ninth film for the class: The Fall Guy (2024) or Bumblebee (2018). Homework: Write your final script.Unit 12Unit 12 - DramaUnit 12 - Drama1 lesson1 WeekWeek 11Lesson 19Unit 12 - DramaLearn about the history of the uber genre: drama, the importance of characters in drama, and emotions of characters and the audience. Watch the final film for the class: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) or Fried Green Tomatoes (1991).Unit 13Unit 13 - Behind the ScenesUnit 13 - Behind the Scenes1 lesson1 WeekWeek 12Lesson 20Unit 13 - Behind the ScenesLearn about many of the roles that are crucial in the creation of your favorite films. Final project: essay, exam or short film.
這門課是在 英語講授的。
- Students will learn how to appreciate, analyze and interpret character, story structure, and narrative technique through the medium of film.
- We will also explore the artistry of sound, camera, costumes, set making, stunts, and SFX that help the filmmakers tell their stories.
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts: Creative Writing Certificates from Institute of Children's Literature Certificates from Institute for Writers Writing young adult fantasy and space opera under the pen name Angelia Almos.
2 - 4 每週課外時間
Homework
頻率: 1-2 per week回饋: 包括細節: 1. Week Two-Week Eleven: Ten full length film watches and complete the tracking sheets for each film. 2. Week One: write a logline. 3. Week Five: examine a score/sound activity. 4. Week One: one practice script. 5. Week Four, Seven, Eleven: three short film student-created scripts (students will have the option to do a storyboard instead of a script for one of them). 6. First Project Week Two: research a filmmaker and either write a four paragraph essay or film an oral slideshow presentation. 7. Mid-Term Project Week Six: Multiple choice exam, blockbuster pitch, or essay. 8. Final Project Week Twelve: Multiple choice exam, essay, or film a short movie.Letter Grade
頻率: 1 after class completion細節: Students taking the class for a grade will receive a course grade based on completing the homework assignments, turning in their tracking sheets for the full film watches, writing their three short film scripts, and completing the three larger projects during the course.等級
頻率: 包括細節: Students can "opt out" of receiving a grade and don't need to complete any of the homework assignments. It is recommended that they watch the full films and mentally answer the questions on the tracking sheets to get the full benefit of the course.
If the learner will need a grade, they should understand the basics of how to write an MLA format five paragraph essay (grammar, thesis statements, paragraph structure, etc.) if they pick to write an essay for any of the three projects.
Students will need to rent/stream required movies to watch as homework. All of these movies are available to stream or rent online in the US. The majority should also be available as DVDs or BluRays through a local library system. The Princess Bride, Coco, Dance Girl Dance, Singin' in the Rain, Arrival, Casablanca, Poltergeist, Nope, Jurassic Park, Black Panther, ParaNorman, Up, Clue, The Birdcage, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Alien, Bumblebee, The Fall Guy, The Shawshank Redemption, and Fried Green Tomatoes. Students will need to select and download screenwriting software to complete the screenwriting homework assignments. A list of free options will be provided to students at the beginning of the class. Students will need to have access to a word processor that can open Word Docs for the full film tracking sheets (most word processors will open .docx).
除了 Outschool 教室外,本課程也使用:
The majority of the lessons will be posted as Nearpod links where the students will watch the video lectures and film clips. We will be discussing and/or watching clips and full films of PG-13 and R rated movies in this class that might contain adult content such as violence, language, and sexuality. Some of the full movie watch options in the class will have a PG-13 and R rating. Students will be provided with a list of both free and paid screenwriting programs to write their scripts as well as websites to read screenplays for free. For the second and final project the learners have the option to do a mid-term and final exam which will be conducted utilizing Google Forms. Learners will need a gmail to take the tests (requirement of Google), but they can use a parent/guardian gmail and do not need their own. For all three of the project options the learners have the option to write an essay, the essay is required to be written and turned in via Google Docs. A few of the homework assignments will include watching a YouTube video and the link will be posted in the classroom.
This class uses and is based off the Film Studies: Intro to Film elective curriculum created by English Gamechangers.
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碩士 in 電影/電影/視頻研究 from California State University, Fullerton
學士學位 in 文理科 from Charter Oak State College
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