Drama Film and Television 12 Course Details

Teacher

Tyler Thomas

Description

Drama: History of Film 12 provides an opportunity to learn about some of the major developments in filmmaking throughout the twentieth century and how you can apply concepts you've studied as you develop your own short video productions.

This course has been developed to provide you with a broad understanding of key films in the history of motion pictures, the concepts and techniques central to this history, and opportunities for practical production experience. The course begins with the early development of motion pictures at the turn of the century and leads learners towards an understanding of contemporary cinema, including blockbuster movies.

Type

online

Credit

Deposit

150.00

Delivery

Teacher-directed Student-paced

Summary

13 send in assignments, no tests.
Assignments may be downloaded from the classroom. All modules require the use of a VCR/DVD and students must have access to a video camera. Access to a tripod is recommended.

Evaluation

The grade is evenly weighted on completed gradeables. There are no tests in this course.

Support

SIDES teacher to provide face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, or online support.

Materials

Understanding Movies (Canadian Edition) ($100.00)

The Spotlight's On: Careers in Film Television, Radio and the Live Performing Arts ($10.00

Mod 1 Source File ($16.00)
Mod 2 Source File ($16.00)
Mod 3 Source File ($16.00)
Mod 4 Source File ($16.00)

14 Videos:
(note: Unfortunately, at this time some of the videos used in this course are not available from our stock. Therefore, students might need to rent or borrow a copy of the videos themselves. **Students do not study both The Piano and Double Happiness; they study one or the other)

Module 1
Star Wars ($30.00)

Module 2
Hollywood: The Pioneers ($30.00)
His Girl Friday ($35.00)
Grapes of Wrath ($30.00)
Citizen Kane ($60.00)

Module 3
Double Indemnity ($30.00)
Singing in the Rain ($30.00)
The Searchers ($30.00)
Vertigo ($30.00)

Module 4
Breathless ($30.00)
Chinatown ($25.00)
The Sweet Hereafter ($30.00)
**The Piano ($30.00)
**or Double Happiness ($30.00)

Requirements

Basic Technical Requirements

More Info

Module 1: The Basics - Visual Storytelling and the Grammar of Filmmaking

Section 1.1
The Grammar of Filmmaking, Part 1
Section 1.2
The Grammar of Filmmaking, Part 2
Section 1.3
Narrative Structure
Section 1.4
The Business of Filmmaking

Module 2: Early Silent Film and the Studio Years

Section 2.1
Silent Cinema and the Early Masters
Section 2.2
The Hollywood Studio System
Section 2.3
The Grapes of Wrath and Cinematography
Section 2.4
Orson Welles and Citizen Kane

Module 3: The Transitional period, 1940 to 1960

Section 3.1
Hollywood and Film Noir
Section 3.2
Hollywood Musicals
Section 3.3
The Western
Section 3.4
Alfred Hitchcock and the Thriller

Module 4: Independent Film and the Rise of the Blockbuster

Section 4.1
Independent Cinema and the New Wave
Section 4.2
The Age of American Independent Filmmakers
Section 4.3
New International Cinema
Section 4.4
Canadian Cinema

There are no tests for this course

Outcome

Drama Film and Television 12 Prescribed Learning Outcomes