Course Summaries

DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION 1

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: None

Length: Year

This course meets UC/CSU (F) and District graduation requirements for Fine Arts credit. This course focuses on the aesthetic qualities of television and movie production and analyzes the impact of digital video technology as an alternate form of communication in today’s society. Students will convey creative expression and develop ideas individually or within a group, compose an outline/ proposal of a historical and/or cultural nature, and write a script from the outline. The completed project will be a video product based on their script and storyboards. Students will also write and produce television shows in a variety of formats. Students will learn the history of moviemaking and the technological advances in the art form. Knowledge and utilization of microphones, digital video cameras, analog and digital computer-based audio/visual editing equipment and software.

DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION 2

Grade Level: 10-12

Length: Year

Prerequisite: Digital Film 1

This course meets UC/CSU (F) and District graduation requirements for Fine Arts credit. This course provides students with the opportunity to deepen and broaden their knowledge of the television and film production industries, its history, and the careers involved within through visual presentation, insightful analysis of film through reflective critiques, and by creating visual entertainment and thought-provoking media. Students will gain further training in the area of on-screen talent through the writing and performance of scripts. Students will gain further technical training in the design and critique of motion graphics and pictures as well as understand the psychological impact this digital media will have on their audience.