Free 12th Grade An Introduction To Film Aesthetics Lesson Plan (Film Studies)

Topic: An Introduction to Film Aesthetics

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to discern and discuss the various aesthetics that function in film, including but not limited to form, sound, color, and narrative.

Materials

• Examples of films that demonstrate different aesthetics (e.g. "Vertigo," "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Goodfellas," etc.)
• Handouts with definitions and examples of different aesthetics
• Whiteboard and markers

Warm-up

• Have students watch a short clip from a film that demonstrates a particular aesthetic (e.g. form, sound, color, or narrative).
• Have them write down any observations or thoughts they have about the clip.
• As a class, discuss the observations and thoughts that were shared and clarify any misunderstandings.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of film aesthetics, explaining that they are the elements and principles of film that contribute to the overall artistic and visual quality of a film.
• Provide examples of each aesthetic (e.g. form, sound, color, or narrative) and discuss how they contribute to the overall experience of watching a film.
• Emphasize the importance of understanding aesthetics in film criticism and analysis.

Guided Practice

• Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a different film to analyze.
• Provide each group with a list of questions or prompts to guide their discussion about the film's aesthetics and how they contribute to the film's overall experience.
• Encourage students to share their thoughts and observations with the class.
• Allow time for student questions and further discussion.

Independent Practice

• Provide students with a list of films and ask them to choose one to analyze on their own.
• Provide students with a list of questions or prompts to guide their discussion about the film's aesthetics and how they contribute to the film's overall experience.
• Encourage students to submit their thoughts and observations in writing, either as a written response or as part of a interactive online class environment.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson and ask students to reflect on what they learned about film aesthetics and how they contribute to the overall experience of watching a film.
• Ask students to share any insights or observations they had while analyzing their chosen film.

Assessment

• To assess student understanding, have students complete a written test or written reflection that asks them to explain the role of film aesthetics and how they contribute to the overall experience of watching a film. Alternatively, you may consider having students create a PowerPoint or oral presentation that describes the aesthetics of their chosen film and how they contribute to its overall meaning and message.