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FILM STUDIES A
9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
In Film Studies 1, your student will be required to view a variety of American/English Language Films in order to analyze themes, color, visual design, cinematography, editing, sound effects and dialogue, costuming, musical scoring, acting, directing style, genres, and the impact of film on American Society. Films viewed in this course tend to be tentpole Hollywood films. Movies being shown have ratings of NR (typical of older films), G, PG, PG-13, and R. This class may not be repeated. If you plan to enroll in IB film junior/senior year, you should not take this course, although students who do take it remain eligible for the IB film cohort. Assignment: Fantastic Mr. Fox. Assignment: Saving Private Ryan
FILM STUDIES B
9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
This class will cover the history of the American Hollywood film industry and examine award winning American films and examine various genres. Viewing and analyzing films will be the basis of the class. In analyzing film students will examine elements such as cinematography, musical scoring, sound design, editing and visual design as well as historical perspective, genre, cultural impact and directing styles. We will view films from various movements, genres, and through various critical theories. This class fulfills .5 of the VPAA graduation credit requirement. Movies being shown have ratings of NR (typical of older films), G, PG, PG-13, and R. This class may not be repeated. If you plan to enroll in IB film junior/senior year, you should not take this course, although students who do take it remain eligible for the IB film cohort. Assignment: Perfect Days. Assignment: M & The Vanishing.
FILM MAKING
10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
This course is designed for serious filmmakers. The focus of the class is an in-depth experience into the pre-production, production and post-production aspects of digital filmmaking. Students will work in groups and alone to produce short films. Activities such as storyboarding, script writing, acting for the camera, camera techniques, and editing are the basis of the class.
IB FILM SL/HL Year 1
11
1.0 credit
The 1st semester will cover the history of the American and English Film industry and the various genres of film. Viewing and analyzing films will be the basis of the class. In analyzing film, students will examine elements of plot, setting, style, cinematography and point of view as well as historical perspective and the impact on our society. There will be a textbook and reading assignments, as well as numerous essays and research. Students will need to commit outside time to the viewing of films. The 2nd semester of the course will begin with a focus on International film theory and history, textual analysis, and the impact of films and filmmakers on society and culture. Students will also begin to learn basic editing, and camera skills. The textual Analysis IB Assessment will be completed this year. Taking Video Production prior to this class is highly encouraged. Assignment Example: Comparative Study. Assignment Overview: Collaborative Film.
IB FILM SL/HL Year 2
12
1.0 credit
1st Semester will focus on an in-depth experience into the pre-production, production and post-production aspects of digital filmmaking. Students will work in groups and alone to produce short films. Activities such as storyboarding, script writing, acting for the camera, camera techniques and editing are the basis of the class. Second semester IB students will begin to work on their IB assessments: a film portfolio and comparative study multimedia project. The HL course includes a seven minute film beyond the SL curriculum.
PRIMETIME PIONEERS
10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course produces the live, on-air school announcements: Primetime Pioneers. Students will experience the excitement and urgency of creating a television product while providing a valuable medium of communication for the school. All students rotate jobs and perform the necessary production tasks of putting on a live broadcast in a studio setting, including: camera work, on-air performance, editing, script writing, graphics, interviewing, floor directing, and audio engineering. It is recommended that students take Video Production as a prerequisite to this course. This is an application-only class and all applications are due in March. This course may be repeated.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
This course covers basic public speaking skills from writing to delivery and nonverbal communication. It is geared toward students interested in developing public speaking skills, conversational skills, and confidence in public speaking. The basics of human communication are introduced throughout the semester as a part of this curriculum and personal one-on-one communication and interviewing are included as well as the use of visuals as aides. This class may not be repeated. Assignment: Live Podcast. Assignment: Children’s books.
THEATER
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
In this course, we will survey the history of theater both nationally and globally as well as study everything that goes into a theatrical production. Areas of learning include textual analysis, directing, casting, acting, production design, set construction, stage management and more. We will look at conventional theater as well as other styles of theatrical productions such as standup comedy, improvisational theater, and puppetry. The course will culminate with a production of our own creation for an audience of our choosing.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
This introductory course provides the fundamental technical and creative aspects of the television and film industry including the operation of digital cameras, microphones, script writing, editing, and graphics. Students will produce and explore a variety of videos. This course fulfills .5 of the 1.0 required Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts credit needed for graduation. This class may not be repeated. This course is the prerequisite course for Film making, Primetime Pioneers. It is highly encouraged for those on the IB Film course track to take their Freshman or Sophomore year to prepare them for IB Film. Assignment: Music Video. Assignment: Sweded Trailer. Assignment: Mockumentary
YEARBOOK
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the East Grand Rapids High School annual yearbook. The course is designed to give students a variety of experiences in ad sales layout, design, business, writing, reporting, photography, and work on the computer. The course is aimed at teaching students the many roles involved in publishing and marketing a yearbook. After school time is a requirement for this class. **Application is required.
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