Course Description
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.
Pathway Classes
Introductory Pathway Course
Introduction to Film/Video Production
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.
Concentrator Course
Film Production II
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.
Capstone Course
Academic Film Career Experience
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.
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Advanced Film Production
The course presents advanced instruction on professional industry equipment combined with more challenging concepts and skill-building in digital filmmaking. 4K Camera equipment, computer-generated imagery, digital special effects, chroma-keying effects, advanced audio editing, editing effects, and advanced levels of compositing are practiced. Advanced film students will conceptualize and create more advanced film projects from pre-production through post-production. The course culminates with student-created films submitted to the state competition. Professional portfolios can be created at this stage of the next-step plan.
