Themes: G-rated films are generally suitable for all audiences, including young children.

Violence: In G-rated films, any violence is minimal, mild, and non-threatening. If there is any, it is portrayed in a highly stylized, cartoonish, or comedic manner, without causing harm or distress to characters.

Language: Dialogue remains respectful and appropriate for all ages.

Drug & Alcohol Use: None

Sex & Nudity: None

Themes: Suitable for most audiences. Themes can be more complex and nuanced, exploring elements like adventure, self-discovery, and moral dilemmas.

Violence: In PG-rated films, there might be some action and violence, but less intense than in higher-rated films.

Language: PG-rated films may include some mild language or brief use of profanity, but it is not frequent or severe.

Drug & Alcohol Use:  Any portrayal of drug or alcohol use in PG-rated films is minimal and depicted in a negative light. 

Sex & Nudity: Sexual content in PG-rated films is limited and mild. Romantic relationships may be shown, but they are portrayed with discretion and lack explicit scenes. Nudity is not present in PG-rated movies.

Themes: M-rated films are intended for mature audiences and may contain more complex and mature themes. These movies explore topics such as personal growth, social issues, and moral ambiguity in a more thought-provoking manner.

Subjects  you may explore:
-Mental health
-Identity
-Social issues (e.g. race, gender)

Violence: M-rated films may feature moderate levels of violence, sometimes with realistic depictions, but they avoid excessive gore or brutality. The context of violence is generally more intense and relevant to the plot. You should not do anything dangerous when taking photos, this includes actually causing any form of harm or taking photos while in a moving vehicle.

Violence you may portray:
-Horror poster where you edit blood on a knife or person
-Editing zombies or monsters etc
-Gunfire from a distance in an action setting

Language: M-rated films may include strong language and occasional use of more explicit profanity, reflecting the way people speak in real-life situations.

Drug & Alcohol Use: Drug and alcohol use may be depicted in M-rated films if relevant to the story or character development. You might have themes of drug or alcohol use in some creative projects but require prior permission. There should never be any actual drug use. As vapes are not allowed on campus, do not include them in your photography.

Sex & Nudity: M-rated films may contain more mature sexual content. Due to the fact that our classes can include minors, sex & nudity is off limits and should not be portrayed. 

Subjects you may explore:
-sexual identity when portrayed in a non-sexual way 

Themes: MA+ themes are those that provoke intense emotions. You should not explore these concepts in photography projects:
-Self-harm or suicide
-Abuse
-Terrorism
-Mass violence

Violence: MA+ films feature realistic and intense portrayals of violence. This can include graphic and bloody scenes, physical confrontations and disturbing acts of violence.
-Do not show close-ups of violence that includes blood
-Do not show part of someone's body being separated from their body
-Do not show mass violence
-Do not show murder 

Language: Expect strong, explicit, and frequent use of profanity, including offensive language, vulgarities, and slurs.
-Do not include the above mentioned

Drug & Alcohol Use: In an MA-rated movie, the depiction of drug and alcohol use is likely to be realistic, intense, and unsuitable for people under 18 years old.
-Do not show simulated drug use or alcoholism
-Do not show real drug use or alcoholism
-Do not include vaping, vapes, vape clouds
-Do not include real alcohol bottles

Sex & Nudity: Due to the fact that our classes can include minors, sex & nudity is off limits and should not be portrayed.