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Crofton House School
Digital Film : Film & Television 12
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Digital Film : Film & Television 11 or permission of teacher 4 credits Full year Classroom instruction , self directed , hands-on experience , visiting industry professionals
This advanced full year course combines digital film literacy with highly employable skills such as leadership , collaboration , planning , creative problem solving and persuasive messaging . Students are encouraged to take creative risks in the creation of a portfolio of short films expressing their personal voice as a filmmaker . Advanced technical and practical classes will be interspersed with the study of film in its social , cultural and historical contexts . In-depth film analyses will support students in the analyzing , and interpretation of their own work , and the works of others , in addition to synthesising constructive feedback . Students will work individually and collaboratively exploring the ethical and legal implications of video production , exploring the persuasive powers of film and demonstrating leadership and initiative as they make connections through moving images on a local , national and global scale . Assessment is standards based , with ongoing formative and summative assessment of course work and project-based assignments ..
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Moving images offer dynamic ways of exploring identity and culture .
• Moving-image artists use technology in innovative and reflective ways .
• Aesthetic experiences provided by moving images can effect change in artists , audiences , and environments .
• Technology and emerging media can transform communication in a variety of ways .
• History , culture , and value systems can influence film and television productions .
Drama 8
Recommended or Prerequisite Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester Performance and processbased , using a variety of instructional strategies
Drama 8 is an introductory semester course that uses student-centred instructional techniques , including project-based learning , group work , hands-on learning , and inquiry . The students learn the essential elements of drama and theatre through exploration into improvisation , storytelling techniques , physicality and stage picture , and technical skills . This course is a foundation for Drama 9 , in which students will partake in both collective and individual exercises . Assessment will include both process and performance .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Creative growth requires patience , readiness to take risks , and willingness to try new approaches
• Individual and collective expression can be achieved through the arts .
• Drama is a unique language for creating and communicating .
• Artists often challenge the status quo and open themselves to new perspectives and experiences .
Drama 9
Recommended or Prerequisite Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester Performance and processbased , using a variety of instructional strategies
Students in Drama 9 learn the skills required to create interesting characters through the use of movement and voice , improvisation , analysis , and play-building . This course is a foundation for Drama 10 , which shifts