CASN: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Curriculum type: Unit
Academic subject areas: Visual and Performing Arts, English, Career Exploration
States' Career Clusters: Arts, Audio-Video Technology, Communications
California Industry sector(s): Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Duration: Varies
Grade Targets: 12, 11, 10, 9

Levels of Expertise for CTE: Concentration/Skill building, Introductory
Standards Addressed: Standards not explicitly addressed Professional Development Requirements/Recommendations: None

Source: Organization/Publisher-developed
Credit: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in collaboration with Young Minds Inspired. The original plan seems to have been to update the curriculum annually; the last update occurred in 2000.
Usage Restrictions: None

Curriculum Link: http://www.oscars.org/education-outreach/teachersguide/index.html

Abstract

The Academy, with Young Minds Inspired, has created a series of curriculum guides to teach various aspects of filmmaking: animation, art direction, cinematography, costumes and make-up, documentary, film editing, media literacy, screenwriting, sound and music, and visual effects. Each guide contains four easy to use and adapt lessons which could be used as a stand alone mini-unit, or the entire series could be the foundation for a semester long unit.

Expected Student Outcomes/Objectives

1. To enhance student interest in and knowledge about the motion picture development and production process.
2. To encourage students to use critical thinking as they learn how cinematographers contribute to the process of creating a motion picture.
3. To engage students in an exploration of film as a medium of communication.
4. To help students become more visually literate.

Description

The Academy, in cooperation with Young Minds Inspired, produces a series of teacher?s guides that explore the art and science of motion pictures. The activities are designed to capitalize on students? natural interest in current films and the excitement generated by the Academy Awards to teach valuable lessons in critical thinking and creative writing, and to develop visual literacy skills. Each teaching guide is available in its entirety to download and print.

CTE teachers in an AME pathway should pay special attention to "supplementary" activities included at the end of each lesson that are designed for students to use filmmaking equipment and skills to produce short pieces exemplifying the lesson just learned.

Culminating Activity and/or Assessment

Varies by lesson. No larger assessment included to assess skills or learning gained by completing the entire series.

Instructional Materials Needed

Equipment needed to view suggested films and excerpts - these films and excerpts must also be procured. If doing supplementary activities, must have basic video production equipment.

Instructional Materials Provided

Curriculum guides are all available for downloading. The guide for the lesson on cinematography is included here as an example.

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