lesson1 blockbuster
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Let’s Make a MovieLet’s Make a Movie
Lesson 1Lesson 1
BLOCKBUSTERBLOCKBUSTER
Subject Area(s): Theater Arts , Social Studies Subject Area(s): Theater Arts , Social Studies Grade Level: 9-12Grade Level: 9-12
20 minute overview of lesson Characteristics of a blockbuster movie What elements of a film contribute to its
overall success? How much does marketing contribute to a
successful film? Learn to use the Internet for research about all
aspects of film and the people who contribute to BLOCKBUSTER success.
Learn how to review a film.
Lesson ObjectiveLesson Objective
The lesson is designed to give the student a broad view of the best filmmaking, vocabulary of film familiarity, and develop research, collaboration, critical thinking, self-assessment and presentation skills.
DetailsDetails
Students collaborate on a team.Students start a course journal.Students prepare a presentation of their
work, showing their comprehension and creative perspective by presenting a Film Critic skit.
Students write self-assessment
Class Materials and ResourcesClass Materials and Resources
Video player 30 students:10 computers minimum popular current newspapers and magazines Class scrap book Student journals Class suggestion and complaint box Team project bins or boxes to collect all team
centered source material
BlockbusterBlockbuster(before the computer activities)(before the computer activities)
Use handout 1 to review the Blockbuster films of Use handout 1 to review the Blockbuster films of 2005 2005
Rank the films in order of your preferenceRank the films in order of your preference Pick one of the movies from the handout and Pick one of the movies from the handout and
answer think sheet 1:answer think sheet 1: The You-Saw-The-Movie-Wore-The-
Shirt-Got-The-Trading-Cards Questionnaire
COMPUTER FUNCTIONSCOMPUTER FUNCTIONSFunctionFunction ApplicationApplication Manipulation
Write film Write film reviewreview
WORDWORD Add pics of stars or poster
Web questWeb quest INTERNETINTERNET Make folder for Make folder for favorite trailers favorite trailers and reviewsand reviews
Share Video Share Video TrailersTrailers
INTERNETINTERNET Bookmark or download for ‘Film Critic” skit
IntroductionIntroduction
“ We are going to get an introduction to the movie business and what characteristics contribute to making a successful film.”
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
Why do you think some movies rake in millions of dollars while other movies do not?
Favorites? Rotten tomatoes?
Key Words Key Words
The teacher will listen for key words: “Story”, “Cast”, “Direction”, ‘Costumes”, “Music”, “Special Effects”, “Action”,“Acting” and write them on the board.
Computer ActivityComputer Activity
Watch the video trailers and answer the Watch the video trailers and answer the think sheet 3 and 4 questionsthink sheet 3 and 4 questions
Write a Movie ReviewWrite a Movie ReviewSave links for video film trailers, film reviews, cast
pictures, behind the scenes pictures, for easy inclusion in your “film critic” presentation.
Divide into 2 Improv TeamsDivide into 2 Improv Teams
Divide class into 2 equal teamsDivide class into 2 equal teamsPractice Improv Exercise for team buildingPractice Improv Exercise for team buildingMachine Parts improv exerciseMachine Parts improv exercise• One student moves mechanically, next student adds to first move One student moves mechanically, next student adds to first move
with another mechanical move until first team is a fully functional with another mechanical move until first team is a fully functional machine.machine.
• Second team replaces a machine part action with a new action one Second team replaces a machine part action with a new action one student at a time, until a new machine is created. student at a time, until a new machine is created.
Film ReviewFilm Review Brief summary of FilmBrief summary of Film Present main charactersPresent main characters State your opinionState your opinion Relate film to other films Relate film to other films in the genrein the genre Place film in cultural contextPlace film in cultural context Give thumbs up Give thumbs up Give thumbs downGive thumbs down
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What types of marketing contributes to a What types of marketing contributes to a blockbuster success?blockbuster success?
What lines do you still remember from a What lines do you still remember from a movie? movie?
Pick a role and explain why you would be Pick a role and explain why you would be interested in doing it. Listen to classmates interested in doing it. Listen to classmates
and find where you can contribute best.and find where you can contribute best.
Self Assessment EssaySelf Assessment Essay
Think about your interests and skillsThink about your interests and skillsWhat would you like to do?What would you like to do?Pick one above the line and one below the Pick one above the line and one below the
line function and describe why you would line function and describe why you would be well suited for this production job.be well suited for this production job.
ROTATION PLANROTATION PLAN
Filmmaking is ultimately about teams. This course is better actualized with: Large class size and access to a computer lab 10 or more computers in class. If no internet: class works with video/dvd player
and poster boards. Access to word for writing is required. Teams can
work together to complete assignments if computers are limited.