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1.1 Introduction to Film
Theatre and Film · Grade 11 · 10 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- identify the genres of film
- describe the activities in each stage of film production
- analyse the responsibilities of the film crew at the different stages of film production
- acknowledge the basic concepts in film production
Key questions
“How is the knowledge of film genres helpful to filmmakers?”
“Why is it important to learn the stages of film production?”
Lessons
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What film is
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe film as a medium and contrast it with live theatre.
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Film genres, part one
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIdentify and describe comedy, drama, horror and thriller films.
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Film genres, part two
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIdentify and describe musical, sci-fi, documentary and docudrama films.
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Why genres matter to filmmakers
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how knowing genres helps a filmmaker plan and market a film.
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The stages of film production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the three stages of film production and what each stage does.
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Pre-production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the activities of the pre-production stage.
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Production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the activities of the production stage and the jobs on set.
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Post-production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the activities of the post-production stage.
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The film crew and their jobs
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizMatch the film crew to their responsibilities at each stage.
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The flowchart and review
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizMap the film stages as a flowchart and review the node.