• Dance, drama, music and visual arts each use their own unique sensory language for creating and communicating.
MEDIA ARTS: DIGITAL FILM 10
Recommended Digital Film 9
Course Credit Course Duration
2 credits 1 semester
Delivery Method Classroom instruction, individual and collaborative inquiry-based projects, practical hands-on experience
Digital Film 10 is an intermediate level filmmaking course. Students will use creative processes to create a portfolio of short films, both individually, and in collaborative groups. The course aims to further develop key video production skills, growth mindset through reflection and critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the language of film. Varied inquiry-based projects introduce students to the history of film production, different film genres and more advanced filmmaking tools and techniques. Projects rooted in personal experiences encourage students to create moving images that reflect personal voice, stories and values. Technical and practical classes will be interspersed with film screenings, during which students will take an active part in describing, analyzing, and interpreting their own work, and the works of others. 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:
• An artist’ s intention transforms media technologies into art.
• Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be shared through media arts.
• Growth as an artist requires time, patience, and reflection.
• The creation of media art relies on the interplay of the mind and body.
• Media arts offer unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging.
FILM & TELEVISION 11
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration
Digital Film 10 or other filmmaking experience or permission of teacher
4 credits Full year
Delivery Method Classroom instruction, individual and collaborative inquiry-based projects, practical hands-on experience, visiting industry professionals
This advanced 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 that expresses 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 evaluation of their own work, and the works of others, in addition to synthesising constructive feedback. Students will work both individually and collaboratively, and will learn to explore the ethical and legal implications of video production, explore the persuasive powers of film and demonstrate leadership and initiative throughout the filmmaking process. 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 to explore identity and sense of belonging.
• Growth as an artist requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection.
• Aesthetic experiences provided by moving images can effect change in artists, audiences, and environments.
• Production of moving images develops
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