Explain the way ideology influences visual narrative Utilize critical theory to interpret meaning Focus Standards Addressed in this Unit: CC.1.3.11–12.J Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college- and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression CC.1.3.11–12.E Evaluate the structure of texts including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the texts relate to each other and the whole CC.1.3.11–12.D Evaluate how an author’s point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text Important Standards Addressed in this Unit: CC.1.4.11–12.A Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately CC.1.4.11–12.B Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience CC.1.4.11–12.C Develop and analyze the thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension Misconceptions: Visual texts and literary texts can be interpreted similarly [by focusing solely on plot/literary elements vs. visuality] Concepts/Content: Competencies/Skills: Description of Activities: Cinematography terms Identify different kinds of shots, Shot-by-shot analysis of a film trailer Mise en scene angles and compositions Reading academic essays on specific films Montage Compare and contrast Close reading of a cinematic scene Frankfurt School & montage Writing a on the ideology of a select film Silent cinema Apply critical theory to the Film genre and ideology interpretation of a film Tagmemic discourse analysis Contextualize film in conditions and through time Assessments: Filming a video commentary that distills a written paper’s insights into a two-three minute short documentary film Interdisciplinary Connections: English: writing and composition, Additional Resources: literary analysis; Social Studies: history and film Various classic films [e.g. Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Rebecca]
Explain the way ideology influences visual narrative Utilize critical theory to interpret meaning Focus Standards Addressed in this Unit: CC.1.3.11–12.J Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college- and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression CC.1.3.11–12.E Evaluate the structure of texts including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the texts relate to each other and the whole CC.1.3.11–12.D Evaluate how an author’s point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text Important Standards Addressed in this Unit: CC.1.4.11–12.A Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately CC.1.4.11–12.B Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience CC.1.4.11–12.C Develop and analyze the thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension Misconceptions: Visual texts and literary texts can be interpreted similarly [by focusing solely on plot/literary elements vs. visuality] Concepts/Content: Cinematography terms Mise en scene Montage Frankfurt School Silent cinema Film genre and ideology Tagmemic discourse analysis Competencies/Skills: Identify different kinds of shots, angles and compositions Compare and contrast & montage Apply critical theory to the interpretation of a film Contextualize film in conditions and through time Description of Activities: Shot-by-shot analysis of a film trailer Reading academic essays on specific films Close reading of a cinematic scene Writing a on the ideology of a select film Assessments: Filming a video commentary that distills a written paper’s insights into a two-three minute short documentary film Interdisciplinary Connections: English: writing and composition, literary analysis; Social Studies: history and film Additional Resources: Various classic films [e.g. Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Rebecca]
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