People often watch films with a passive lens. This class will ask you to look at films intentionally and critically. We will talk briefly about the history of film, then watch films and discuss the plot, themes, messages, characters, film making techniques, and the impact different films have had on culture throughout time. This class is for high school students only. Focus competencies for this class are voice, creativity, and social justice concepts.

In this class students will demonstrate the ability to:

Think on their own and express their thoughts freely
Express original ideas
Discuss injustice productively with others with respect and care