Monday, August 25: Fist we discussed the addition of sound to movies, how it effects the story. We also discussed the addition of dialogue to movies. Then we started watching Singin' in the Rain.
In Class: The Origins of Sound Film/Dialogue, Singin' in the Rain Film Analysis (ongoing) Wednesday, August 27: We looked over the outline of the Semester Project, then watched Singin' in the Rain. In Class: Singin' in the Rain Film Analysis (ongoing) Friday, August 28: Finished watching Singin' in the Rain and completed & turned in the film analysis. Then continued Film Terms PowerPoint, taking notes on shot duration and lighting. Turned in: Singin' in the Rain Film Analysis
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Tuesday, August 19: We took some quick notes on the Seven Eras of Filmmaking. We then watched The Great Train Robbery, one of the first films with a storyline. Afterword, read through the "script" of the film and watched it again. Students completed the Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet for the film, and started thinking about their topics for their projects.
Turned in: Film Analysis Homework: Topic Proposal due Monday, August 25 Thursday, August 21: Today we watched Seven Chances, a silent film from 1925 starring Buster Keaton. After the movie, we discussed what we could learn about the 1920s from this film. We also discussed film strategies and qualities that were used in this film that were not in The Great Train Robbery. Homework: Topic Proposal due Monday! One paragraph telling me what historical topic your project will be about, why you are choosing it, and a little about what you are planning to do for the project. Wednesday, August 13: Welcome back! Today we went over some classroom procedures and part of the disclosure. We also had a get to know you activity.
Homework: Read and sign disclosure Friday, August 15: Took notes about film terms and practiced applying them to various film clips. If you were absent, please go through the powerpoint (on the documents page) and ensure understanding of the terms up to the 'Lighting' slide. Due: Disclosure In Class: Notes on Film Terms PowerPoint Welcome to Humanities: History Through Film! I am really looking forward to this school year with you! Below you will find the Disclosure Statement. Parents, please look through this, especially the video list, and let me know of any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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