Film Studies: Home

This course is designed to introduce students to the idea that film can be the focus of serious academic study and an art form. Upon completion of this course,

1.       Students will demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of hallmark American films.

2.       Students will develop a cultural literacy of American film with connections to American history and life situations.

3.       Students will recognize various film genres and cultural icons of film.

4.       Students will recognize the impact of the director in the creative film process.

5.       Students will employ the writing process (pre-write, write, revise, edit) in a variety of situations. 

6.       Students will become skilled viewers and critics of film.

7.       Students will demonstrate the mastery of new vocabulary specifically related to film.

8.       Students will demonstrate communication skills through the practice of discussion and presentation techniques.

Use this list of usernames and passwords to access our databases from home.

Search Terms/Strings (Use for Google or Databases)

• Name of film
• Name of person (actor, actress, director)

Subject Headings or Keywords (Use for online catalog)

• Films
• Movies
• Movies (and timeframe)

Remember:

• Citations from databases can be exported directly to NoodleTools (the exception is Britannica)
• Use the Quick Cite (Copy and Paste) to add citations from Britannica.
• Articles in reference books often have the author's name at the end of the article
• If you have forgotten your password click the I forgot my password link under the Sign In box.
• NoodleTools can now cite content created using AI like Chat GPT.

from World of Scientific Discovery, 2007

To access the traditional Destiny Search screen with Resource Lists, click the link below: