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See blog below for what we did each day in class.

Friday, April 24th

4/24/2020

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  • In your own words and original work create an info-graphic about Alfred Hitchcock and his impact/legacy in Hollywood. 
  • Please use Canva to create a free info-graphic, you will just need to create a free account
    • https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/
    • When you are done you can either download as PDF and upload to teams or share the link with me.
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Thursday, April 23rd

4/23/2020

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Research Alfred Hitchcock 
  • Attempt to find 2-3 academic sources about him
    • Please try to start with library databases before moving on to google/wiki searches
  • The goal is to gain an understanding of his major pieces of work and impact on the film/Hollywood industry 
    • Think about 10-15 bullet points of information 
  • You do not need to upload your research but know you will be using it for tomorrow’s assignment.
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Wednesday, April 22nd

4/22/2020

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  • Watch the following Crash Course Video 
  • Complete the Review Questions on Microsoft Teams ​
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Tuesday, April 21st

4/21/2020

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Please take notes on slides 14-23 from the Post-War Era power point (can be found in files in the folder titled Post-War Era)

When done with your own notes, answer the following questions and upload to teams. 

  1. What is your favorite genre of film? Why? 
  2. Thinking about the different types of film genre's through the decades, how have they changed? Or stayed the same? Pick a couple genres and compare/contrast from early cinema, to the post-war era to our modern film age.
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Monday, April 20th

4/20/2020

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Please take notes on slides 1-13 from the Post-War Era power point (can be found in files in the folder titled Post-War Era)

When done with your own notes, answer the following questions and upload to teams. 
  1. What do you know/remember about WWII and the Start of the Cold War? (Try to list at least 5 things) 
  2. Predict you how think the post war era will impact the film industry.
  3. Evaluate why the Hollywood industry would be a target for HUAC
  4. Explain 3 new things you learned, 2  things you found interesting and 1 question you have


Movie Trailer Monday  
Superbad – Zack  
The Basketball Diaries – Paige 
The Other Guys – Matthew  

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Week 3: 4/6 - 4/10

4/6/2020

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Assignment: 
  1. ​Pick one of the genres we studied prior to the school closure 
  2. Find a modern film (last twenty years) that is from the same genre I have uploaded the presentations from class if needed for reference  
Musical 
Screwball comedy 
Horror  
Social problem  
Gangster 
Film Noir 
War film 
Westerns

3. Complete the Film analysis sheet and the TII discussion questions   


Movie Trailer Monday:  
Lord of the Rings (The Two Towers) - Cole  
Breakfast Club – Gabe 
 

*It is a student and family decision how to utilize these resources during school closure. They are not required and will not be graded at any point. 
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Week 2: 3/30 - 4/3

3/30/2020

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Assignment: Please watch a film of your choice! This can be any film all I ask is you try to watch a film you have not seen before, expand your horizon’s! After watching the film, complete the film analysis worksheet and complete the discussion questions on TII. The purpose of this week’s assignment is to keep you engaged in film and practice your analytical skills. 

  1. Watch a film of your choice (try to pick a film you have not seen) 
  2. Complete the Film Analysis Worksheet 
  3. Complete the Discussion Q's on TII   
 

Turnitin.com Info: 
Class ID: 23664078
Password: Titanic 

Movie Trailer Monday: 
The Departed - Hailey
Avengers - Alea  
 

*It is a student and family decision how to utilize these resources during school closure. They are not required and will not be graded at any point. 

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Week 1: 3/23 - 3/27

3/23/2020

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Assignment: Please watch one of the following films listed (Ideally watch a film from 1930 – 1945). The films below I have found for free on Netflix and Amazon Prime video (based on the class survey everyone has access to one of these platforms, if this is no longer true please contact me so I can find alternatives). After watching please go to turnitin.com and answer the discussion question(s). Please attempt to answer the discussion question as well as respond to one of your peers. Please respond to the discussion by Friday @3:00 pm.  

Netflix 
  • The Stranger 
  • The Battle of Midway  
Amazon Prime Video  
  • His Girl Friday  
  • Thirteenth Guest   
  • Stagecoach   
Other movie options if you own them on DVD or other sources: 
  • Casablanca 
  • Gone with the Wind  
  • It Happened One Night  
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 
Turnitin.com Info: 
Class ID:23664078 
Password: Titanic  
 

*It is a student and family decision how to utilize these resources during school closure. They are not required and will not be graded at any point. 

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Movie Trailer Monday: 
Black Panther - Kyle
Star Wars (did not specify, so I picked my favorite) - Jackson D. 


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School Closure

3/13/2020

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Today was the first day of school closure due to COVID-19. The 4 groups who were planning to present today, will complete their presentation upon our return to school. Stay tuned for further information. 
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Genre Project - Presentations

3/12/2020

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Classwork: Today we started the genre presentations. The other 4 groups will go tomorrow. 
Homework: None 
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