Welcome+Letter

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Dear Students:

Welcome to 20th Century Film. This course is designed to teach you how to better appreciate the movies you view by expanding the ways you think about them. There are many approaches to analyzing movies, and we can try out a number of them. One helpful piece is to understand how movies evolved and where they came from. So we’ll start at the beginning of filmmaking and look at how movies reflect the technology of the times, the culture of the times, and the thinking within the industry at the time. All required movies will be shown in class, so your attendance will be vital. We will watch 7-8 movies per quarter, which is almost one a week. Most movies will take up 3 days of class time. The remaining two days will be spent on related assignments. All assignments will be delivered and turned in online. You will need to have regular access to the internet in order to complete any assignments that you don’t finish in class. Expect to spend an average of two hours a week on homework outside of class. Class discussions and assignments will demonstrate your mastery of material. All reading assignments are available on our class wiki. All of your assignments will be posted to the wiki and shared with your classmates there. A great way to truly appreciate anything is to try your own hand at it. With that in mind, we’ll be making some videos or movie shorts of our own. You will make three different videos using different techniques and approaches. You will work in groups and can check out cameras from me. Congratulations on your decision to take this course. Film has become a very important part of our culture, and acquiring some background knowledge to inform your opinions will enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the movies you see. You can check out the film wiki for a look at assignments and a list of the movies we’ll be watching. You can also contact me with any questions through my email: ccain@antigo.k12.wi.us. See you in class!

Ms. Cain AHS Art Department Antigo High School