If you have a Middle Schooler or High Schooler, we have the perfect class for you! 

We teach how MOVIES are MADE, how this ARTFORM has evolved and how to be a SAVVY, DISCERNING consumer of movies and other media. This fun, energetic series of videos will engage students and get your child thinking about the power of media to impact and shape culture. This curriculum is perfect for both the budding filmmaker to develop essential skills, but also the student who simply loves movies and needs an elective credit. Sign up NOW!


Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Information

    • Course Syllabus

    • Course Grading Rubric
  • 2

    Orientation

  • 3

    Section 1

  • 4

    Section 2

    • Lesson 2 - How Films Get Started

    • Lesson 2 Notes

    • Workshop 2 - Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - The Shift from Black and White to Color Films

    • Film Report - The Wizard of Oz

    • Section 2 Quiz
  • 5

    Section 3

    • Lesson 3 - Visual Storytelling

    • Lesson 3 Notes

    • Workshop 3 - Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - War Propaganda

    • Film Report - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

    • Section 3 Quiz
  • 6

    Section 4

    • Lesson 4 - Camera Angles

    • Lesson 4 Notes

    • Workshop 4 - Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - World Building

    • Film Report- Signs

    • Section 4 Quiz
  • 7

    Section 5

    • Lesson 5 - Generating Movie Ideas

    • Lesson 5 Notes

    • Workshop 5 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - Orson Welles

    • Film Report - October Sky

    • Section 5 Quiz
  • 8

    Section 6

    • Lesson 6 - 3 Act Structure In Movies

    • Lesson 6 Notes

    • Workshop 6 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - The Evolution of Animation

    • Film Report - Life of Pi

    • Section 6 Quiz
  • 9

    Section 7

    • Lesson 7 - Making Interesting Movie Characters

    • Lesson 7 Notes

    • Workshop 7 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - Alfred Hitchcock

    • Film Report - The Princess Bride

    • Section 7 Quiz
  • 10

    Section 8

    • Lesson 8 - Getting Good Lighting

    • Lesson 8 Notes

    • Workshop 8 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - The Golden Age of Hollywood

    • Film Report - Searching for Bobby Fischer

    • Section 8 Quiz
  • 11

    Section 9

  • 12

    Section 10

    • Lesson 10 - Camera Options: Which One Should You Use?

    • Lesson 10 Notes

    • Workshop 10 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - Actors Who Do Their Own Stunts

    • Film Report - Les Miserables

    • Section 10 Quiz
  • 13

    Section 11

    • Lesson 11 - How to Start Making Your Movie: Pre-Production

    • Napkin Dilemma Script

    • Lesson 11 Notes

    • Workshop 11 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - Film Noir

    • Film Report - The Pursuit of Happiness

    • Section 11 Quiz
  • 14

    Section 12

    • Lesson 12 - Filming Basics: "What is Coverage"?

    • Lesson 12 Notes

    • Workshop 12 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Facts - Attack of the Monster Movies

    • Film Report - E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

    • Section 12 Quiz
  • 15

    Section 13

    • Lesson 13 - Time for a Pep Talk

    • Lesson 13 Notes

    • Workshop 13 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact -How 3D Movies Work

    • Film Report - The Count of Monte Cristo

    • Section 13 Quiz
  • 16

    Section 14

    • Lesson 14 - Editing Systems: Hardware/Software Options

    • Lesson 14 Notes

    • Workshop 14 Assignment Review

    • Fun Film Fact - Blockbusters and Tentpoles

    • Film Report - Rudy

    • Section 14 Quiz
  • 17

    Section 15

    • Lesson 15 - Let's Start Editing

    • Lesson 15 Notes

    • Fun Film Fact -What is an Auteur?

    • Film Report - War Games

    • Section 15 Quiz
  • 18

    Section 16

    • Lesson 16 - Adding Music and Sound Effects

    • Lesson 16 Notes

    • Fun Film Fact - B-Movies and Indie Flicks

    • Film Report - The Help

    • Section 16 Quiz
  • 19

    Section 17

    • Lesson 17 - Finishing Touches to Your Film

    • How to submit your film

    • Fun Film Fact - D.W. Griffith - The Father of Film

    • Film Report - The Blind Side

    • Section 17 Quiz
  • 20

    Section 18

    • Lesson 18_CA - Review Final Film : Discussion : Course Review

    • Lesson 18 Notes

    • Section 18 Final Quiz

    • Want more Advanced Courses?

    • Workbook Lesson Answer Key

    • FS4T Fun Fact Answers