4 GOALS of the CURRICULUM: 1.Students will read articles, watch films, and engage in peer dialogue to reflect on the meaning of implicit bias, stereotypes, and representation in film and media. 2.Students will engage in a research and discovery process by using the AFI Catalog and other resources to learn more about the groundbreaking work of women, Asian, and Black film pioneers working mainly on short films in the early days of American filmmaking. 3.Students will critically analyze short films from the silent era to the present, with special attention to films directed by historically overlooked filmmakers and those addressing issues related to gender, race, and culture. 4.Students will produce short films, exploring issues of representation, using the unique conventions of the short film medium. SUBJECTS: Media Arts, History & Social Studies, English Language Arts GRADES: 9-12 GUIDING QUESTIONS What role did historically overlooked filmmakers have in the development of the motion picture industry and the production of short films during the silent era? Why is it important to recognize underrepresented filmmakers? What are the common characteristics of the short film format, and how can we tell stories within these parameters? How can we explore issues of representation and identity through film? How can we use filmmaking to share stories that might otherwise go unheard? PREPARATION FOR TEACHERS Teaching Film Analysis in the Humanities | NEH-Edsitement What is History? Timelines and Oral Histories | NEH-Edsitement Have Courageous Conversations - Teach Better Courageous Conversations in the Classroom Part I: A Partnering Tool to Achieve Equity in Schools | CEI Teaching About Stereotypes 2.0 | Learning for Justice MEDIA & MATERIALS Screening Materials: Within each unit, there are links to videos. Teachers will need an internet connection and a projector or large monitor with audio to screen videos for the whole class. Some videos can be screened individually by students on computers (with headphones) or at home (as homework).
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