1) UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO COURSE THEMES

LESSON ONE: WELCOME TO THE ART OF FILM

By the end of class, you will be able to identify the mostly widely loved and celebrated films from the last century and list elements that make them so popular and enduring.

First, please make a copy of this document: Accessing Prior Knowledge: Art and Interpretation

Next, we'll view a compilation of Best Films. As we view, take notes about the qualities that the narrator says make up the best films, using this template, called Qualities of the Best Films.

Listen to Dr. Carolyn talk about her all-time best films and take notes about what qualities she suggests makes them her favorites.

Now let's consider the qualities of film that this Internet site suggests are the most important to consider when classifying a film as the best of the best.

LESSON TWO: THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SCENE

By the end of class, you will be able to list a series of elements that are necessary to consider when reconstructing a scene from a famous film.

Let's review the responses we received from yesterday's survey about Our Favorite Films in The Art of Film Class 2015. What films did we have in common? What elements of film were important to consider when deciding what made a Top Film?

Overview of our Introductory Project: Reconstruction of a Famous Scene

You'll work with a group of 2-4 students to reconstruct and film a scene from a film of your choosing. This process will take about two classes. This is a pre-assessment, and your grade does not go in Aspen; rather, you'll be asked to film another scene at the end of the course as comparison.

Today: Brainstorm at least three possible scenes. Speed Date for 15 seconds each stop to share your possible scenes with other students. Select a scene and partner(s) and register with Dr. Carolyn. (Please note: No two groups can do the same scene. Also, please make sure everyone in the class is invited to work in a partnership, or Dr. Carolyn reserves the right to step in and choose the groups.) Storyboard out the scene and plan any props, costumes, setting, etc.