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Course Descriptions
IB Film Cinematography
Cinematography and Cinema Production OSPI CIP Code 500602
The IB Film course aims to develop in students the skills necessary to achieve creative and critical independence in their knowledge, experience, and enjoyment of film. The course is divided into three sections inextricably interwoven through the course; textual analysis, film theory and history, and creative process. Through a textual analysis of films and a study of film history students will enhance the development of their creative, analytic and production skills. Students will create scripts for documentaries that study specific film styles and techniques, develop oral presentation that critically analyze short film passages, and produce short films.
Game Design
Video Game Design/Digital Computer Animation for Game Design OSPI CIP Code 110803
A course that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two and three-dimensional objects on a video screen and prepares individuals to function as computer graphics/video game development specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; computer programming; digital multimedia; graphic design, video game design and development; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory; algebra; geometry; trigonometry and introduction to various mathematical concepts related to interactive computer and computer graphic-based applications.
School of Rock
Recording Arts and Sound Reinforcement Technology OSPI CIP Code 100203
A course that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, and mixed media productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue, and sound reinforcement effects recording; sound track editing; dubbing and mixing; sound; tape, disk, and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification, effects, Foley; and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers.
Grade Scale
| Level |
Letter |
Skyward High % |
Skyward Low % |
Descriptor |
| 4 |
A |
100.00% |
92.50% |
Advanced. Consistently exceeds proficient level of standard(s). |
| 3.5 |
A- |
92.49% |
86.67% |
Proficient but partial success at advanced level. |
| B+ |
86.66% |
80.84% |
| 3 |
B |
80.83% |
75.00% |
Proficient. Consistently (usually) meets standard(s). |
| 2.5 |
B- |
74.99% |
66.67% |
Basic but partial success at proficient level. |
| C+ |
66.66% |
58.34% |
| 2 |
C |
58.33% |
50.00% |
Basic. Inconsistently (occasionally) meets standard(s). |
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Le Duc-isms
- "I do, we do, you do"
- "Doing is learning."
- "We are smarter than me."
- "Talk the terms and demonstrate the skills."
- "If you can't measure it, you can't improve it."
- "Automagic"
Standards and Resources
Film Resources
The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media by Bruce Block
The Story of Film by Mark Cousins
Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film, by Richard Barsam and Dave Monahan
The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition by Gustavo Mercado
The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques by Joseph V. Mascelli
Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen by Steven D. Katz
In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing by Walter Murch
The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know by Jennifer Van Sijll
Rock Resources
The Practice of Practice by Jonathan Harnum
PRACTICE LESS, PLAY MORE: The simple, three-step system to play songs you love on your guitar from day 1 by Steve Mastroianni
Game Resources
A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster
Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design by Scott Rogers
Parent Homework
Read BrainRules by John Medina
Or read Made To Stick by the Heath Brothers
Or read How Children Succeed by Paul Tough
Or read Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
