Course title

Film Studies: Intro to Film Analysis

Pre-requisite

None

Course description

The focus of the course will be the academic study of film. The goal is for students to become active, analytical viewers of film. To this end, students will be exposed to the elements of narrative filmmaking as well as an overview of the history of film with an emphasis on cinematic classics. Students will read extensively on film craft, history, and criticism. They will also read and analyze a novel that has been adapted for the screen with the purpose of comparing and contrasting the narrative techniques of the different mediums. Students will write in a variety of compositional modes including but not limited to compare/contrast, analytical/interpretive, research/argumentation, critical reviews, etc. Visual media has become pervasive in American society and there is a need to instruct our students to become critical, discerning viewers of this powerful medium.

School country

United States

School state

Colorado

School city

Fort Collins

High school

Fort Collins High School Fossil Ridge High School Polaris ELS Poudre Community Academy Poudre High School Timnath Middle High School Wellington Middle High School

School / district Address

2407 Laporte Ave

School zip code

80521

Requested competency code

English

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • CTE
  • Career and technical education

Approved date

Expected grade level

10th

Online / Virtual

No