Hollywood Films & Musicals

HOLLYWOOD FILMS & MUSICALS

HLWD FILMS AB F: Visual Art

Grades: 11-12 A-G: Yes CTE: No NCAA: No

Articulation: No

Students will trace the background and development of Hollywood Films & Musicals by the introduction and study of musical and film icons made famous through these unique mediums. Using examples of film clips, full length features and texts, students will examine and compare historical periods of the cinematic and musical choices that made Hollywood Films & Musicals the mega stars and studio influences they became. Each Unit will specifically cover and analyze how these mediums came to reflect optimism, idealism and hope, as well as youthful and political unrest, and triumph over obstacles.