Origins of Animation
Learning Objective: Students will be able to define and understand the process of animating a scene by creating 2-3 of the first animation toys – thaumatrope, flipbook, and zoetrope. This Learn and Go box will guide students as they analyze and produce optical illusion via animation toys. They will Think about movement and Timing as […]
Kapaemahu
Long ago, four extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii and imbued their powers in four giant boulders. The stones still stand on Waikiki Beach, but the true story behind them has been hidden – until now. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts […]
Production Design
Learning Objectives: Students will learn to evaluate and critically think about each element of a production set. This Learn and Go box will ask students to think critically and creatively about film production design, or a film’s sets, costumes, and props. After reading a practice script, students will get a chance to chose each element […]
Create Sound FX
Learning Objective: Students will learn how movie sound effects are made and the impact they have on the audience’s experience. This Learn and Go box will ask students to experiment with different materials to create sound effects, then think critically about what that sounds they could be used for. This will give them insight to […]
Become A Movie Critic
Learning Objective: Students will be able to analyze a film, and accurately give feedback on how they felt about the film and how it connected to them as audience members. This Learn and Go box will ask students to think critically about a film. They will have to analyze elements such as the film’s message, mood […]
Filmmaking for Schools and Families (English)
This recorded workshop teaches families how to get started with the basic concepts to make a great small film.
3rd Grade Film Resources
Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs promote arts education by introducing teachers and students to the transformational power of film and filmmaking in the classroom. The third grade resources below are free and include film screenings, workshops, professional development, field trips, and lessons while supporting the core curriculum requirements for arts education in the state […]
7th Grade Film Resources
Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs promote arts education by introducing teachers and students to the transformational power of film and filmmaking in the classroom. The seventh grade resources below are free and include film screenings, workshops, professional development, field trips, and lessons while supporting the core curriculum requirements for arts education in the state […]
6th Grade Film Resources
Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs promote arts education by introducing teachers and students to the transformational power of film and filmmaking in the classroom. The sixth grade resources below are free and include film screenings, workshops, professional development, field trips, and lessons while supporting the core curriculum requirements for arts education in the state […]
5th Grade Film Resources
Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs promote arts education by introducing teachers and students to the transformational power of film and filmmaking in the classroom. The fifth grade resources below are free and include film screenings, workshops, professional development, field trips, and lessons while supporting the core curriculum requirements for arts education in the state […]