High School Block:
Film 110 / 120
Film 110 and Film 120 are courses designed for learners interested in exploring the craft of filmmaking for an intended audience. Learners will get hands on experience in film production (basic camera operation, lighting, sound design and other elements) through purposeful creation of short film(s). Learners will practice implementing strategies to enhance clarity and the control of an intended message.
Learning in and through the arts requires learners to create, connect, and communicate. Film 110 and Film 120 are appropriate for learners who are actively involved in filmmaking, and those who have an interest in learning more about film in a way that promotes a general knowledge of film and culture.
Film 110 and Film 120 are sequentially designed for learners who have successfully completed English Language Arts 10. Successful completion of this course will provide learners skills required to analyze and critique film, and to research, write persuasively and present ideas and opinions with sensitivity and decorum. It is not advised that learners take Film 120 without successfully completing Film 110.
While the focus of Film 110 and Film 120 is to create short film(s), viewing and analyzing film is also included to build understanding of the process and purpose of filmmaking. Learners will critically respond to film through their developing understanding of cinematic conventions and the elements of filmmaking.
Learning in this course will look different in each setting – learning may occur in classrooms, within the school, within the community and beyond. Sometimes the learning will be quiet and focused. Other times it may appear loud and chaotic. Each situation will vary depending on where learners are in their development and the nature of the events and projects.
It may be helpful to begin the semester in an assigned classroom or space to establish routines, build relationships with learners and to determine milestones for the semester. However, the start of the semester will look different than the end. There will be an intentional and gradual release of responsibility to learners – allowing them freedom to figure out how, and where, they need to improve to achieve their goals. Therefore, learners may need to commit time beyond the common learning environment to meet their goals.
CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS
Create
- Elements of Filmmaking
- Production Process
Communicate
- Critical Analysis
- Self-Reflection
- Peer Review
GRADE 11
Strand: Create
Big Idea: Production of filmmaking
Skill Descriptor: Explore the process of pre-production
Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Select and develop an original or adapted short film idea.
- Define roles and responsibilities required (either as a collaborative project or individual) when creating a short film.
- Create pre-production plan(s) using treatment, script, storyboard and shooting script (with teacher support when required).
Skill Descriptor: Experiment with production of a short film(s)
Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Fulfill the specified role(s) outlined in pre-production plan(s)
- Model problem solving and collaborative strategies while creating a project.
- Capture specific footage/audio to reflect elements outlined in a pre-production plan.
- Demonstrate understanding of the elements of filmmaking through the creative process.
Skill Descriptor: Explore the process of post-production
Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Demonstrate competency in more than one area related to post-production.
- Use post-production elements to create (or adhere to) a specific mood or aesthetic.
- Engage in constructive peer review of draft product to determine next steps.
- Create a plan to share completed work with a specific audience
Strand: Connect
Big Idea: Active analysis
Skill Descriptor: Analyze content using elements of filmmaking, genre, and style
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Discuss opinions of content using the elements of filmmaking citing a range of examples
- Research and differentiate the characteristics of specific genres of film.
- Identify specific style characteristics of a specific filmmaker
Skill Descriptor: Analyze the ways films impact perception, representation, and societal response
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Examine the ways films change over time considering development of technology, historical and cultural context.
- Explore the ways in which current technology impact how films are made and consumed
- Discuss the impact of censorship and/or rating systems on how films are consumed
Strand: Communicate
Big Idea: Self-Reflection
Skill Descriptor: Critically analyze my work
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Collate the work created to reflect on progress made over the semester
- Connect the ways pre-production preparation can impact the success of project outcomes
- Assess feedback from audiences to inform artistic choices
- Explore ways in which skills gained in creating film projects can be transferred to a chosen career path
Big Idea: Peer review
Skill Descriptor: Critically analyze the work of my peers
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Where applicable, demonstrate interactions with peers to encourage accountability and alignment to assigned roles and responsibilities
- Critically respond to work of peers using the language of filmmaking
- Conference with peers to justify artistic choices of final products
GRADE 12
Strand: Create
Big Idea: Production of filmmaking
Skill Descriptor: Explore the process of pre-production
Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Justify choice for selecting and adapting an original or adapted short film idea
- Select specific roles and responsibilities based on experience, interest and identified strengths
- Independently create pre-production plan(s) using treatment, script, storyboard and shooting script
Skill Descriptor: Experiment with production of a short film(s)
Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Fulfill the specified role(s) outlined in pre-production plan(s)
- Model problem solving and collaborative strategies while creating a project.
- Capture specific footage/audio to reflect elements outlined in a pre-production plan.
- Demonstrate understanding of the elements of filmmaking through the creative process
Skill Descriptor: Explore the process of post-production
Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Demonstrate competency in more than one area related to post-production.
- Use post-production elements to create (or adhere to) a specific mood or aesthetic.
- Engage in constructive peer review of draft product to determine next steps.
- Create a plan to share completed work with a specific audience
Strand: Connect
Big Idea: Active analysis
Skill Descriptor: Analyze content using elements of filmmaking, genre, and style
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Justify opinions of content using the elements of filmmaking citing specific examples
- Demonstrate understanding of genre characteristics by using them film projects
- Identify the ways in which a specific style can more effectively share messages
Skill Descriptor: Analyze the ways films impact perception, representation, and societal response
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Evaluate how film impacts and reflects historical context, and cultural perspectives and identity
- Discuss reasons why demand drives the film industry
- Investigate ways in which fiction and non-fiction films can transmit bias and influence behaviours
Strand: Communicate
Big Idea: Self-Reflection
Skill Descriptor: Critically analyze my work
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Present a portfolio illustrating progression of understanding of the elements of filmmaking and to illustrate development of personal filmmaking style and/or skill.
- Justify how the impact of pre and post production choices have developed over time.
- Assess feedback from a range of audiences to inform artistic choices
Big Idea: Peer review
Skill Descriptor: Critically analyze the work of my peers
Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, CL, CM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Where applicable, demonstrate interactions with peers to encourage accountability and alignment to assigned roles and responsibilities
- Critically respond to work of peers using the language of filmmaking
- Conference with peers to justify artistic choices of final products
