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TGJ3M
– Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
The Art and Science of Filmmaking
“Good design is in the details…the best thing that young filmmakers should do is to get hold of a camera
and some film and make a movie of any kind at all.”
—Stanley Kubrick
The primary focus of this course is on narrative film production. You will explore the language
of moving images, including sound production, through analysis of classic films drawn from key
historical and contemporary sources. As you develop your understanding of film language, you will
apply this language to produce your own films. In the year, students produce approximately five films
of increasing complexity, culminating in a final extended project. In addition, you will learn project
management, the stages of film and television production, principles of design and composition,
scriptwriting, film acting, managing equipment, creating special effects and compositing, poster
design, sound engineering and more. You will sharpen your analytical and aesthetic skills as you
evaluate the effectiveness of the media you watch, including your own and your peers’ projects. Finally,
we will investigate the multitude of creative and technical career opportunities available in
the film and television industries.
Program content:
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Unit 1 – Introduction to Composition and Digital Imaging
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Unit 2 – Communicating in Moving Pictures (developing the grammar of film)
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Unit 3 – Sound Engineering, Animation and Compositing
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Unit 4 – Full-Scale Production
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Unit 5 – Issues and Careers in Film and Television Production
Note: the units listed above will be woven together throughout the year. For example, you will explore
issues and careers throughout the course and will weave audio and visual components into several
projects.
TGJ3Me
– Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation,
eLearning
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This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop
knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded and
graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video and movie production; radio and audio
production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism;
and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and
societal issues and explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various
communications technology fields.