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Status

Open

Estimated Completion Time

16-18 weeks

Overview

This offering may be completed through the Projects pathway. Select the button above for more information.

Course Description: Expand your knowledge of the filmmaking process and discover skills as a filmmaker while you explore the four fundamental phases of filmmaking: Scriptwriting, Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production.

 

Major Topics and Concepts

Please review the COMPETENCIES listed on the right side of the page as these statements describe the major topics and concepts covered in this offering.

Career

Each competency will be addressed through a project that is based on a real-life career task. Here are the careers you will explore: Screenwriter, Storyboard Artist, Camera Operator, and Film Editor.

Status

Open

Estimated Completion Time

Approximately 4 weeks per project

Competency

Please review the competency statements on the right to learn the major topics and concepts covered in this offering.

Project

Overview: Projects allow students to demonstrate their understanding of concepts and skills by completing a job-related task. The assignment might be to create a mural, a package design, a speech, a film review, or a movie set – you name it! These creative projects are about applying your learning acquired through in-depth research to real-world career tasks.

Credits .5

Competencies

  • Scriptwriting
    Students will demonstrate an understanding of the production phase in filmmaking by creating and implementing a video production schedule and checklist and applying lighting and audio techniques.
  • Pre-Production
    Students will demonstrate an understanding of the pre-production phase in filmmaking by creating a storyboard and formulating effective camera shots.
  • Production
    Students will demonstrate an understanding of the production phase in filmmaking by creating and implementing a video production schedule and checklist and applying lighting and audio techniques.
  • Post-Production
    Students will demonstrate an understanding of the post-production phase in filmmaking by explaining film editing techniques, explaining the film revision process, and applying revision and editing to their own film.

Pre-Requisites

None

Honors

Honors earned with "Exceeds" on all rubric assessments.

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