Educators' Resource for Filmmaking in the Classroom
Premieres May, 2003
Studio B exists to help educators engage student learning, following the program outlined in the book and workshop series, The Director in the Classroom by filmmaker, Nikos Theodosakis.
Our goal is to provide educators with a comprehensive resource site to learn about filmmaking in order to incorporate the power of filmmaking into their teaching and learning.
It is a bridge between educators wishing to learn more about filmmaking and filmmakers wishing to share their knowledge and experience. And most importantly, it is always about how to use filmmaking skills and opportunities in the classroom to develop higher order thinking skills, enhance curriculum, create awareness, relevance and explore content in a fast-paced, 21st century digital environment.
Studio B Educator's Club...
provides access to valuable information including a library of articles, tips and techniques on filmmaking, continually up-dated list of resources, samples of student films and curriculm projects, as well as a Discussion Forum for educators to exchange ideas and information on filmmaking in the classroom.
Pre-register now, for the Studio B Educator's Club.
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Studio B WebStudio Workshop I
introduces The Director in the Workshop program and explores the value, relevance and effectiveness of filmmaking as a tool within the K-12 curriculum. Educators will explore topics such as 'How Filmmaking Develops Higher Order thinking Skills', 'Developing' Great Ideas' and 'Assessment Strategies'.
At the successful completion of this online workshop, educators will have designed a project for use in their classrooms. The option is available to continue working with the 'My Studio' feature of the online workshop to build more projects, collaborate with other educators and collect valuable resources for classroom projects.
Pre-register now, for the WebStudio Workshop I.
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Studio B WebStudio Workshop II
provides instruction and guidance on the technical aspects of filmmaking. This workshop delivers online instruction through a range of media including Quicktime movies, PDF, Discussion Forum and an interactive Production Room.
Information is organized into five sections that align with the 5 Phases of Filmmaking:
Development
PreProduction
Production
PostProduction
Distribution
Each section contains downloadable PDF’s of film production forms and checklists which are all designed for use in the classroom filmmaking environment, as well as instructions and ideas on techniques for improving camera, audio and lighting. We also examine project design, assessment strategies, planning, student roles and responsibilities, equipment issues, copyright issues, and much more.
There are also many other resources including a Discussion Forum for educators from around the world to exchange ideas and solutions, links to further materials on line, information on off line resources, equipment and software reviews, and even forms, posters and ideas on how to set up your own film festival for your school or district!
Pre-register now, for the WebStudio Workshop II.
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“WOW! What a difference filmmaking has made for our middle school students in Scott County, Georgetown, Kentucky! They are so engaged in and excited about learning while using the media that really belongs to their generation.
Students in Scott County were ready for this change. What is happening here has increased not only student engagement in learning but also attendance at school both during the regular day and after hours, and even on Saturday. We are anticipating a continuing relationship with you through distance learning as we work together to bring you to Scott County in new ways. Thanks for everything!
Leslie Alles Flanders
Director of Technology
Scott County Schools
Georgetown, Kentucky
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