FILM & TV 9

Film & TV 9 is an introductory course in filmmaking. Grade 9 students will be introduced to a variety of techniques, equipment, software and everything else they need to get started making great films. You learn with hands‐on experience, trial and error, feedback and correction, and questions and answers. Students in Film & TV 9 will be engaged in short film productions and skills‐based assignments, learning to work both independently as well as in larger production groups. All of the basic film concepts will be taught and applied in this class.

FILM & TV

Intro to Film & TV is a hands‐on, beginner course in filmmaking. Creating an audience‐worthy film is not done "by the numbers." It is done by immersion in the process and by knowing the "why’s" which teach the "how’s". You learn through hands‐on experience, trial and error, feedback and correction, and questions and answers. Students in Film & TV will be engaged in short film productions and skills‐based assignments. All of the basic film concepts will be taught and applied in this class. This course is open to grade 10, 11 or 12 students with no previous experience.

ADVANCED FILM & TV

Advanced Film & TV students will learn about and explore the numerous visual, dramatic, and technical challenges that directors face. Students write, produce, direct and edit their own films, with a focus on intentionality and applying film theory to their work. Unlike Film & TV or Film & TV 9, Advanced Film & TV students are expected to have a good working knowledge of the basics of filmmaking. Students often work independently to create their own short films, exploring all the processes of filmmaking, from storyboards to final edits. Students should take Film & TV before proceeding to Advanced Film & TV.

ADVANCED FILM PRODUCTION 12 (IDS)

Are you interested in delving deeper into Film? Would you like to further develop your production work artistically and technically? If so, Advanced Film Production is the course for you. Formally called Independent Studies in Film, in Advanced Film Production you decide the course focus. Popular topics include, but are not limited to, Directing, Script Writing, Editing, Cinematography, Broadcasting, and Acting for Film. You decide the topic, you design the course including what assignments you will do to further your development in the course focus and what film projects will be completed to support your learning.

Students interested in this course must have completed Film & TV and Advanced Film & TV and obtain the Film Instructor’s permission.

3D GAME DESIGN

3D Game Design is a hands‐on experience on how to create your own video games. Participating students will be given the knowledge and training in modeling, animating, and designing their own 3D Game using software such as Unity and Blender. The course will also cover introduction to programming languages. This course focuses on many visual aspects of game making, and may be taken on its own or in conjunction with Computer Programming 12 for coding. This course is open to grade 11 or 12 students with no previous experience.

INTRO TO ANIMATION

Intro to Animation is beginner course for students interested in animation. Students will develop the ability to identify, describe, analyze, interpret and make judgments about the visual elements and principles of art and design as used in animation. Basic drawing, design, animation principles, storytelling, and 2D, 3D and stop‐motion techniques will be explored. Students will learn the history, tricks and skills needed to make Disney, Pixar, or Anime style stories come to life. This course is open to students in grade 10, 11, or 12 with no previous experience.

ADVANCED ANIMATION

Students will develop more advanced animation skills through practical exercises and a focus on creating their own short films. Storytelling, composition, design, and movement are all emphasized in-depth for students with some experience in animation. In Advanced Animation, students may explore the curriculum in any animated medium of their choice. The course will be delivered in a way that simulates what is done in the real workforce at an animation studio and exposes students to the skills that will prepare them for post‐secondary. Students will produce a final short film and portfolio for post‐secondary application. Students should take Intro to Animation before proceeding to Advanced Animation.

DIGITAL MEDIA 9

Students interested in exploring a range of digital art areas will enjoy this course. Fundamental skills in industry standard software and production techniques will be explored in the areas of graphic design, video, animation, motion graphics, digital illustration and design, visual effects, and other areas of digital media. With so much variety, there is something for everyone! No prior art skills required. This course is a good foundation for grade 9 students wishing to take courses such as Digital Media, Animation, Game Design, and Film later on in high school.

INTRO TO DIGITAL MEDIA

Students interested in digital art or expanding their multimedia skills will enjoy this course. Fundamental skills in industry standard software and production techniques will be explored in the areas of graphic design, animation, motion graphics, digital

illustration and design, video, visual effects, and other areas of digital media. With so much variety, there is something for everyone! This course is a good foundation for grade 10 and 11 students wishing to take courses such as media arts, animation, game design, and film in the senior grades. This course is open to students in grade 10, 11, or 12 with no previous experience.

DIGITAL MEDIA

This course offers hands on experience with film making, 2D animation, graphic design, motion graphics and other multimedia and digital design tools and techniques. Students will begin to develop their personal creative style in a variety of mediums; there is something for everyone. The course is ideal for those interested in animation, digital illustration and design, visual effects, and digital multimedia and who want to learn a broad skill‐set of industry standard software and techniques. It is suggested that students take Intro to Digital Media before taking this course, however this course is open to grade 11, and 12 students with no previous experience.

ADVANCED DIGITAL MEDIA

Building on the skills learned in Digital Media, students will continue to develop their multimedia skills in a variety of industry standard software and techniques. Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of digital design and related software and create independent projects in areas such as animation, graphic design, 3D modeling, sound design, and other media.

Exploration of design ideas, artistic concepts and personal style and client relationships will be explored with the goal of producing a portfolio for post‐secondary or career application. Students should take Digital Media before proceeding to Advanced Digital Media.