Welcome to IB Film Studies
Film is both a powerful communication medium and an art form. The IB Diploma Programme film course aims to develop students’ skills so that they become adept in both interpreting and making film texts. Through the study and analysis of film texts and exercises in film-making, the course explores film history, theory and socio-economic background. At the core of the IB film course lies a concern with clarity of understanding, critical thinking, reflective analysis, effective involvement and imaginative synthesis that is achieved through practical engagement in the art and craft of film.
Equipment Protocol
All equipment needed for students to fulfill the requirements of the course to a high level is provided by Sol C. Johnson High School, on the condition it is looked after responsibly by students and is borrowed in accordance with our signing out system. Students who fail to treat the equipment and systems responsibly will have their borrowing privileges withdrawn and be held responsible for missing or damaged equipment.
Dear Parents,
In order for your child to get the most out of this course and explore their full potential as young filmmakers, SCJ has invested heavily in high quality AV equipment. This equipment is made available for your child sign out so that they can complete essential components of their coursework. This means that your child takes responsibility for the equipment while it is signed out under their name.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Film Department’s sign out procedures:
- All film equipment must be signed out and signed back in the following morning, this includes cameras but also other materials such as cables, batteries etc.
- Equipment to be borrowed on an overnight basis may only be signed out between 3:00 and 3:15 pm
- All equipment must be returned to the studio by 7:20 am and checked by a Film teacher.
- In signing out equipment, students agree to and assume full responsibility for the items, up to and including replacement in case of damage or loss.
1st offense – 1 week ban
2nd offense – 2 week ban
3rd offense – Student will not be able to use school equipment
Film is an exciting and creative course which allows your child to explore the world of cinema from both theoretical and practical points of view. In fact, few subjects allow for such deep immersion into the “real world”.
Please contact us if you have any further questions. Could you please sign below just to let us know that you have received, read and understood this letter.
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