Park View High – Film Studies Analysis

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course involves the study of classic and award-winning films. Students critique both the artistic and technical merits of the films, and they study the development of theme, plot, characterization, and setting in each production. Students will learn the vocabulary associated with film and use this vocabulary when creating movies and analyzing films. Key objectives for the course include the following: · Critically view important films from various historical periods and genres · Write analytically about the films you watch and about topics related to film · Appreciate the artistic aspects of filmmaking and visual storytelling · Learn and use the vocabulary of the filmmaker · Learn about important people who have and do populate the movie industry · Learn about how films move from idea to finished product · Create your own films using what you learn by studying for this course