Film+as+Media

-David Considine (Coordinator on the media literacy project at Appalachian State University)
 * "If we teach students to become critical viewers, we do more than give them the ability to analyze the construction of isolated images; we also give them the ability to think critically about the composition of the picture, enhancing their ability to read words and worlds." **

In this unit, we will focus on how ways of seeing helps students investigate how technology affects human's perception of their environment. The basic narrative structure will provide the opportunity for students to analyze the narrative of a movie while generating a list of articstic elements in the movie; focusing on lighting, sound, camera angles, and movement. Students will watch a movie to evaluate the director's treatment of these elements. In addition, Point of View has students investigate this basic element of narrative, and allows students to explore the role point of view plays in movies.

__**Objectives:**__
 * places movies in historical and cultural context
 * recognize the role movies play in social and political concerns
 * understand that popular themes in movies reflect contemporary issues
 * examine the basic elements of storytelling
 * evaluate the use of violence in resolving conflict
 * propose creative work of their own



History of Media Graphic Organizer



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