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    This document outlines a unit plan for a Drama 30 film study class. The unit will focus on analyzing films from the perspectives of both actors and directors. Students will view and discuss short films to learn how technical elements like camera angles, shots, and lighting impact artistic expression. They will then analyze the full-length film Almost Famous, considering how directorial choices affect actors and how both work to create specific effects for viewers. Assessment will include students participating in discussions and showing they can analyze films from an actor's perspective.

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    This document outlines a unit plan for a Drama 30 film study class. The unit will focus on analyzing films from the perspectives of both actors and directors. Students will view and discuss short films to learn how technical elements like camera angles, shots, and lighting impact artistic expression. They will then analyze the full-length film Almost Famous, considering how directorial choices affect actors and how both work to create specific effects for viewers. Assessment will include students participating in discussions and showing they can analyze films from an actor's perspective.

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    This document outlines a unit plan for a Drama 30 film study class. The unit will focus on analyzing films from the perspectives of both actors and directors. Students will view and discuss short films to learn how technical elements like camera angles, shots, and lighting impact artistic expression. They will then analyze the full-length film Almost Famous, considering how directorial choices affect actors and how both work to create specific effects for viewers. Assessment will include students participating in discussions and showing they can analyze films from an actor's perspective.

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    Ms.

    Lannan Drama 30

    STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS


    Unit Title: ___Film study for the Actor____Drama 30_________________

    Established Goals: Through exploration and analysis of the medium of film students will:
    Acquire knowledge of self and others through participation in and reflection on dramatic experience:
    o Extend the ability to concentrate
    o Sharpen observations of people, situations and the environment
    o Develop a sense of inquiry and commitment to learning
    o Demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively and constructively to the group process
    Develop competency in communication skills through participation in and exploration of various dramatic
    disciplines.
    o Gain knowledge of disciplines that enhance dramatic process and product
    o Demonstrate understanding of disciplines to enrich a theatrical presentation
    Develop an appreciation of drama and theatre as a process and art form
    Demonstrate the ability to assess critically the process and the art
    Students will analyze film from the perspective of the Actor and the Director examining the relationship
    between Camera shots, angles, lighting and artistic effect.
    Students will consider Acting and Directing perspectives and the artistic effect on the viewer
    Understandings: Students will understand that Essential Questions:
    There are essential elements to the creation of film How does directorial choice in film affect the actor?
    Students will understand how to view a film through the lens How do directors and actors utilize individual components
    of Acting and examine the interplay between directorial within the medium of film to create the desired affect for the
    choice and actor choice viewer

    Students will know: Students will be able to:


    How to effectively view a film and identify: Discuss various film components and consider why directors
    Camera angles, shots, lighting and effects or actors made specific choices and the result of those
    How technical elements contribute to artistic impact choices
    Consider the impact that this knowledge has on their
    approach to acting.

    STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE


    Performance Tasks: Students will view and analyze a Other Evidence:
    variety of films (both long and short forms) as well as actor Students participate, contribute, discuss.
    discussions on film and acting. Students consider and show evidence (in writing and group
    discussion) of the discoveries they are making about the work
    they view and their own acting

    Key Criteria: Students work collaboratively. Student view and discuss a variety of short and long form films
    Students show an increase in confidence in their ability to analyze film from the actors point of view
    Students support one another by asking questions, giving feedback and drawing conclusions from group discussions

    STAGE 3 LEARNING PLAN


    Summary of Learning Activities:
    Monday Feb. 27th (Re) Intro to film discussion of technical elements (camera angles, shots, lighting, effects) guided
    analysis of short film, group analysis and discussion of short film
    Tuesday Feb 28th Re-cap of film elements, Short Films day 2. Guided consistent viewing
    Thursday March 2nd introduction and discussion of the actors perspective. Intro of Almost Famous with SALS and
    VIMBA pages. Start Almost Famous
    Friday March 3rd Discussion and continuation of Almost Famous discussion of 1 or 2 SALS scenes
    Monday March 6th VIMBA and the Actors perspective. Finish Almost Famous. *reminder SALS dues Tuesday
    Tuesday March 7th 1/2 work period SALS charts and reflection due. View special featurette Making of almost
    famous
    Friday March 10th Wrap up, closing thoughts questions. Short Films (time permitting).

    Source: Understanding by Design, Unit Design Planning Template (Wiggins/McTighe 2005) 1

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