Unit 2: History of Film

Learn how the pioneers of film quickly found the two main avenues of storytelling: documentary and narrative. Discover the various types of shots filmmakers use and incorporate these into a pair of shorts that you will write, produce, and edit. 

Unit 2 Plan

Wonder - Research
​Origins of Film
Basic Film Terminology
Discover - Pre-production
Coverage: Shot Types
Pre-Production Planning
Interpret - Production
Generate Planned Pre-Production
Media Production & Editing
​Inspire - Evaluation
Critically Interpret & Reflect
​Connect to Careers: Production