Chinese International School

Course Outline 2013-2014 Department: Visual Art - Film Year Year Year Year Year Year Year 07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Chinese International School

Course Outline 2013-2014 Department: Visual Arts (FILM) Year Level: Year 7 Teacher : Beverly Riddell and Alison Wong Course Aims
To develop students knowledge of how production processes and technology can be used to investigate themes. To develop students understanding of clear communication in the creative process. To develop students skill in scripting and other production processes. To develop students ability to accurately record their achievements and challenges and how this influences their own practice and understanding.

Skills
Workshop the scripting process Workshop creation of storyboards Workshop the pitching process which encourages clarity of communication Develop awareness through critical viewing of a variety of film texts; Workshop and practice practical skills which develop confidence and encourage creativity Prepare and present works within prescribed perimeters.

Assessment criteria
Formative and Summative assessment tasks that address the following criteria: A Knowledge and Understanding. B Application of Skills. C Reflection and Evaluation. D Artistic Awareness and Personal Engagement.

Assessment
Developmental Workbook. Completed Films Peer Evaluations Self Evaluations Writing taskcomparing and contrasting films.

Resources
Teacher generated resources/handouts etc. Internet Library books Visits Film screenings Visiting artists

Chinese International School

Course Outline 2013-2014 Department: FILM Year Level: 8 Teachers: Elissa Rosati/Alison Wong
COURSE AIMS The aim of the Film Program is to enable students to : have a full understanding of the language of cinema and an appreciation of the art of cinema world wide Develop a keen awareness and understanding of the art of cinematography become proficient in producing and manipulating all types of media be self assured when encountering all types of technical platforms become reective and engaged viewers of the moving image have the capacity to express their ideas through the visual media of the moving image develop self-condence and self-awareness through the collaborative project based experience of producing video develop a positive long term relationship with the art of cinema actively seek to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills they have acquired in Film Making in the wider community SKILLS The specic skills studied and taught build upon previous experience and relate to selected Units of work and include: An active understanding of the grammar of the shot Camera Operation Camera support manipulation Framing A broad understanding of Cinematography and how it gives meaning to the viewing experience Final Cut Pro The craft of editing An ability to critically respond to a lm Reective response to feedback Self evaluation ASSESSMENT CRITERIA There are four assessment criteria applied to all units of work. Specic tasks are designed for each of the rst three criteria within units or as discreet assessment tasks for the selected criteria. ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

A Knowledge and Understanding B Application C Reection D Personal Engagement

8 10 8 8

Assessment rubrics are used to establish the level of student performance in relation to each assessment criteria.. Rubrics are designed to fulll the summative assessment for each unit Developmental Weblogs in the form of student blogs are regularly developed Formative assessment is ongoing and in support of graded summative assessment tasks and include discussion, peer review, self-assessment, specic written assignments, critiques of existing work Specic assessment tasks are unit related and linked to the specic genre in focus Specic assessments are linked directly to the area of technical focus Specic assessments are directly related to the director and or lm in focus of that particular unit

Film making resources such as: HD video cameras, sound equipment, various camera support systems, edit lab with imac and fcp capacity for all students, lighting, grip Teacher generated resources/handouts etc. Internet Extensive DVD library Library books Screenings Visiting artists

Chinese International School

Course Outline 2013-2014 Department: FILM Year Level: 9 Teachers: Elissa Rosati/Alison Wong
COURSE AIMS The aim of the Film Program is to enable students to : have a full understanding of the language of cinema and an appreciation of the art of cinema world wide Develop a keen awareness and understanding of Mise En Scene become proficient in producing and manipulating all types of media be self assured when encountering all types of technical platforms become reective and engaged viewers of the moving image have the capacity to express their ideas through the visual media of the moving image develop self-condence and self-awareness through the collaborative project based experience of producing video develop a positive long term relationship with the art of cinema actively seek to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills they have acquired in Film Making in the wider community SKILLS The specic skills studied and taught build upon previous experience and relate to selected Units of work and include: An active understanding of how mise en scene contributes to the meaning of the work Production Management Design for Film Camera Operation Camera support manipulation Framing Final Cut Pro The craft of editing An ability to critically respond to a lm Reective response to feedback Self evaluation ASSESSMENT CRITERIA There are four assessment criteria applied to all units of work. Specic tasks are designed for each of the rst three criteria within units or as discreet assessment tasks for the selected criteria. ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

A Knowledge and Understanding B Application C Reection D Personal Engagement

8 10 8 8

Assessment rubrics are used to establish the level of student performance in relation to each assessment criteria.. Rubrics are designed to fulll the summative assessment for each unit Developmental Weblogs in the form of student blogs are regularly developed Formative assessment is ongoing and in support of graded summative assessment tasks and include discussion, peer review, self-assessment, specic written assignments, critiques of existing work Specic assessment tasks are unit related and linked to the specic genre in focus Specic assessments are linked directly to the area of technical focus Specic assessments are directly related to the director and or lm in focus of that particular unit

Film making resources such as: HD video cameras, sound equipment, various camera support systems, edit lab with imac and fcp capacity for all students, lighting, grip Teacher generated resources/handouts etc. Internet Extensive DVD library Library books Screenings Visiting artists

Chinese International School

Course Outline 2013-2014 Department: FILM Year Level: 10 Teachers: Elissa Rosati/Alison Wong
COURSE AIMS The aim of the Film Program is to enable students to : have a full understanding of the language of cinema and an appreciation of the art of cinema world wide Develop a keen awareness and understanding of Film as a mass communication tool Develop knowledge of the use of sound become proficient in producing and manipulating all types of media be self assured when encountering all types of technical platforms become reective and engaged viewers of the moving image have the capacity to express their ideas through the visual media of the moving image develop self-condence and self-awareness through the collaborative project based experience of producing video develop a positive long term relationship with the art of cinema actively seek to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills they have acquired in Film Making in the wider community SKILLS The specic skills studied and taught build upon previous experience and relate to selected Units of work and include: An active understanding of how sound contributes to the directors intention A global knowledge of subjective and objective work Production Management Interview techniques Sound recording Sound Design Camera Operation Camera support manipulation Framing Final Cut Pro The craft of editing An ability to critically respond to a lm Reective response to feedback Self evaluation ASSESSMENT CRITERIA There are four assessment criteria applied to all units of work. Specic tasks are designed for each of the rst three criteria within units or as discreet assessment tasks for the selected criteria. ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

A Knowledge and Understanding B Application C Reection D Personal Engagement

8 10 8 8

Assessment rubrics are used to establish the level of student performance in relation to each assessment criteria.. Rubrics are designed to fulll the summative assessment for each unit Developmental Weblogs in the form of student blogs are regularly developed Formative assessment is ongoing and in support of graded summative assessment tasks and include discussion, peer review, self-assessment, specic written assignments, critiques of existing work Specic assessment tasks are unit related and linked to the specic genre in focus Specic assessments are linked directly to the area of technical focus Specic assessments are directly related to the director and or lm in focus of that particular unit

Film making resources such as: HD video cameras, sound equipment, various camera support systems, edit lab with imac and fcp capacity for all students, lighting, grip Teacher generated resources/handouts etc. Internet Extensive DVD library Library books Screenings Visiting artists

Chinese International School

Course Outline 2013-2014 Department: FILM Year Level: 11 Teachers: Elissa Rosati/Alison Wong
COURSE AIMS The aim of the Film Program is to enable students to : have a full understanding of the language of cinema and an appreciation of the art of cinema world wide Develop a keen awareness and understanding of Film as a multi-faceted art form Develop knowledge of the theory and history of editing become proficient in producing and manipulating all types of media be self assured when encountering all types of technical platforms become reective and engaged viewers of the moving image have the capacity to express their ideas through the visual media of the moving image develop self-condence and self-awareness through the collaborative project based experience of producing video develop a positive long term relationship with the art of cinema actively seek to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills they have acquired in Film Making in the wider community SKILLS The specic skills studied and taught build upon previous experience and relate to selected Units of work and include: An active understanding of the history and art of editing An understanding of edit work ow A working understanding of practical lighting set up Production Management Sound recording Sound Design Camera Operation Camera support manipulation Framing Final Cut Pro The craft of editing An ability to critically respond to a lm Reective response to feedback Self evaluation ASSESSMENT CRITERIA There are four assessment criteria applied to all units of work. Specic tasks are designed for each of the rst three criteria within units or as discreet assessment tasks for the selected criteria. ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

A Knowledge and Understanding B Application C Reection D Personal Engagement

8 10 8 8

Assessment rubrics are used to establish the level of student performance in relation to each assessment criteria.. Rubrics are designed to fulll the summative assessment for each unit Developmental Weblogs in the form of student blogs are regularly developed Formative assessment is ongoing and in support of graded summative assessment tasks and include discussion, peer review, self-assessment, specic written assignments, critiques of existing work Specic assessment tasks are unit related and linked to the specic genre in focus Specic assessments are linked directly to the area of technical focus Specic assessments are directly related to the director and or lm in focus of that particular unit

Film making resources such as: HD video cameras, sound equipment, various camera support systems, edit lab with imac and fcp capacity for all students, lighting, grip Teacher generated resources/handouts etc. Internet Extensive DVD library Library books Screenings Visiting artists

YEAR 12 & 13 AIMS An appreciation and understanding of film as a complex art form; An ability to formulate stories and ideas in film terms; The practical and technical skills of production; Critical evaluation of film productions by the student and by others; A knowledge of filmmaking traditions in more than one country.

I B DIPLOMA VISUAL ART LEARNING OUTCOMES An understanding of the variety of ways in which film creates meaning An understanding and effective use of appropriate film language Originality and creativity in developing an idea through the various stages of filmmaking, from conception to finished production Technical skills and an appropriate use of available technology The ability to draw together knowledge, skills, research and experience, and apply them analytically to evaluate film texts A critical understanding of the historical, theoretical, sociocultural, economic and institutional contexts of film in more than one country. The ability to research, plan and organize working processes The ability to reflect upon and evaluate film production processes and completed film texts.

HIGHER & STANDARD LEVEL SYLLABUS CONTENT TEXTUAL ANALYSIS Film structure Representation of characters and issues Camera techniques Editing and sequencing Lighting, shade and colour. Sound Mise en scene Features determining genre Target audience Historical, economic, sociocultural and institutional factors FILM HISTORY & THEORY Who made this? Why? What can we tell about the filmmakers? For whom was it made? What outside influences? What tradition is it in? To what other works might it be connected? CREATIVE PROCESS Initial planning Pitch and approval Technical planning Physical production INVESTIGATION SOURCES Film books Film texts Television Newspaper reviews Screenings Visits to film festivals Internet ASSESSMENT CRITERIA EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY: Understanding & engagement with film history and theory. In depth engagement with a cinematic tradition that is unfamiliar to students own culture. PRESENTATION 25% Close textual analysis of a continuous extract; Relating an extracts features to the film as a whole and to the wider sociocultural context. Presenting a clear understanding of how meaning is constructed through the use of film language. Demonstrating a clear understanding of a films audience and critics during different periods. INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 50% PRODUCTION: 50% Planning & Research Reflection & Evaluation Professional & Technical Skills Effective use of film language Originality & Creativity ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 50% INDEPENDENT STUDY: 25% SCRIPT for short documentary exploring an aspect of film theory / history based on a study of films from more than one country. Rationale !00 words (HL&SL) Script indicating relationship between audio & visual elements. HL: 12-15 pages >4 films SL: 8-10 pages >2 films Annotated list of sources including comment on relevance of source. PRESENTATION 25% Oral Presentation Analysis of 5 minute extract from prescribed film SL: 10 mins HL: 15mins INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 50% PRODUCTION: 50% PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO Film Project HL: 6-7 minutes SL: 4-5 minutes Written Commentary HL: 1750 words Rationale 100 words SL: 1200 Rationale 100 words Individual Trailer 40-60- seconds