Unit 1 – The History of Film (5 Weeks)
Objective – Students will learn the history of Film by watching film clips and researching a variety of film classics and completing a group research project. In addition, students will refresh their knowledge of film techniques and learn about the narrative structure of film. Students will review the process of planning, shooting and editing short films.
Assignments
KWL - History of Film - Post in "Discussion"
Saving Assignment (f) - The Big One
Famous-Infamous Movie Assignment
History of Film Assignment
Classic Films Project (f)
Film Analysis Written Response/Presentations (s)
Suspense Short Films
First Film/Chase Scenes (s)

Key Knowledge
History of Film
Important Films/Directors
Film Terminology

Key Skills
Presentation Skills
Planning, Storyboarding, and Filming Short Videos
Using Film Editing Suites

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