The AHS Film Production courses provide instruction in concepts and applications of audio and video mediums for the purposes of education and entertainment as it pertains to the film industry. Emphasis in film production processes is the foundation. Elements of pre-production (planning / design, storyboarding, scripting, scheduling, filming) introduced and practiced in class. Production and post production are facilitated in the classroom, with post production using Final Cut Pro X Industry software. Student filmmaking culminates with the submission of a project into an annual statewide film competition, and students are strongly encouraged to participate. Script writing essentials, story boarding, and creative logistics will be continually addressed. Skills are matched to film crew certification courses in post secondary digital media programs of study.
The course is a text and hands-on curriculum that presents a variety of skills and responsibilities found within film production careers. Classroom introduction of communications technologies as applied in pre-production, production, and post-production areas of filmmaking. Scriptwriting and storyboarding skills are emphasized.
Film Production II is a text and hands-on curriculum that presents a variety of skills and responsibilities found within film production careers. Classroom introduction of communications technologies as applied in pre-production, production, and post-production areas of filmmaking. Scriptwriting and storyboarding skills are emphasized. Students in 9th with no prior creative media background are eligible.
Through work experiences, the student continues to develop career decision-making and employability skills to further expand and gain an in-depth understanding of workplace cultures and expectations. The student demonstrates an understanding of the competing demands and responsibilities that are part of the world of work and learns how to balance those roles in his/her own life. The ability to work well with others; understand complex interrelationships; work with a variety of technologies; acquire and use information; organize, plan, and allocate resources; and safety are included in the curriculum and evidenced through a portfolio. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.
