Havergal's Uncalendar, 2016-2017 Academic Year

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.