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Film Studies Honors (HP) (0555, 0556) - PILOT COURSE - | |||
| Pilot Site: | |
| This is a pilot course for Scripps Ranch High. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 10–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| There are no specific prerequisites for this course; however, the UC system requires “at least one year of college-preparatory coursework in the discipline as a required prerequisite or comparable (alternative) experience.” | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters. | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| f - Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Course Description: | |
| Honors Film Arts explores the art of film through historical, technical, and stylistic perspectives. Students will examine the evolution of film from its inception to modern developments, including world cinema. The course covers classic and emerging genres such as drama, western, science fiction, crime, animation, musicals, and action/adventure. Students will also study the craft of filmmaking, focusing on techniques, innovations, and the unique styles of influential directors. Through hands-on projects, they will engage in the film production process, including technique, creative expression, presentation, evaluation, and connection. Additionally, the course addresses ethical and environmental considerations in cinema, fostering thoughtful analysis and critical engagement. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to evaluate films confidently and participate in the filmmaking process with creativity and insight. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 9000 - Visual Art | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Course Online Resources: Internet Archive - InternetArchive Internet Movie Database - www.imdb.com History of Motion Pictures - http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blmotionpictures.htm AMC Film History by Decade - http://www.filmsite.org/filmh.html Roger Ebert Film Reviews - www.rogerebert.com No Film School - https://nofilmschool.com/ StudioBinder - https://www.studiobinder.com/ Cinephilia and Beyond - https://cinephiliabeyond.org/ RocketJump Film School - https://www.youtube.com/rjfilmschool 100 Years of Cinema - https://www.youtube.com/c/onehundredyearsofcinema Crash Course Film History Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsnB4iBb78o | |
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