IB FILM HL

With Ms. B
An Introduction to the Course
August 27, 2018
Welcome to
Room 1104
About Ms. B
● Born and raised in San Diego, CA
● Graduated from SDHS International Studies in 2012
● Graduated from San Diego State
○ Bachelor’s in Film, Television, and New Media
■ Minor in English
○ Single Subject Teaching Credential in English
○ Currently taking courses for a Masters in Teaching
● Favorite foods: french fries, chicken nuggets, turkey
club sandwiches, milano cookies, diet coke
● Favorite movies: The School of Rock (2003), City of God
(2002), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Lion King (1994),
War Dogs (2016), Walkabout (1971), The Godfather (1972)
Ice Breakers
At your tables, answer the following questions to get to
know each other:

● Where are you from?

● What movies did you watch over the summer?
● Do you want a future in the film industry? Or is this
just a hobby?
Some Class Rules
● Clean up after yourself - seriously throw away your trash
● Plug in computers after being used in their correct slot!
● Microwave can be used before or after class, NOT during.
○ Again, clean up if a mess is made! Microwave privileges can be taken
away!
● Do not speak when Ms. B is lecturing, giving directions,
or when students are asking questions/making observations
during whole class discussions.
○ First time sent out for a few minutes and a one-on-one discussion
○ Second time call parents and a one-on-one discussion
○ Third time referral
Contacting Ms. B
Office Hours (Room 166):
● Before School Monday-Friday (7am - 7:25)
● During lunch
● After School Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (2:30 - 3:00)
○ But most of the time I’ll be here until 3:30
● Or by appointment

Email: mbalestreri@sandi.net
Where to Get Information
My website! It literally has everything, but if you still
have questions, use the contact methods on the previous
slide. :)

www.msbalestreri.weebly.com
Google Classroom and Remind
Google Classroom Code: 4126cj

Remind Code: agae78

Policy on Late Work
You may turn in late work. However, you risk the assignment
not being graded by the grading period/semester.

Turn in work on time for the most up to date grades.

You make me wait, I make you wait.

 IB Film
2 Years at a Glance
IB Exam Components: What They Score you on
1. Textual Analysis
a. Written analysis (1750 words) of a prescribed text (film) and chosen
5 minute extract from that film. Discuss cultural context and film
elements
2. Comparative Study
a. Research chosen area of film focus, compare two films within that
area, present findings in multimedia recording
3. Film Portfolio
a. 3 films you created throughout 2 years of film course, each with a
different production role + 9 pages of writing about process and
intentions for each role
4. Collaborative Film Project
a. Work in groups of 4 to create a 7 min film. Each person has different
production role + a 2,000 word project report
What are we doing to prepare you?
● History of film
● Exposure to production roles
● Production projects
● Film theory
● Genre studies
● Major Film Movements

EXPOSURE TO INTERNATIONAL CINEMA AND CULTURES

 Year 1
With Ms. B
A broad look at what we’ll cover
● History of film + Greats of the Silent Movie Era
● Units on Production Roles
○ Writing, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, and Sound
○ Small production projects for each role
● Genre Studies
○ Film Noir, Gangster, Musicals, Westerns, Horror, Comedy
○ Small textual analysis + comparative studies to prep for IB Exam
● Film Movements
○ German Expressionism, French New Wave, Soviet Montage, Italian
Neorealism
○ Small textual analysis + comparative studies to prep for IB Exam
● Complete Textual Analysis
● Draft Comparative Study
Journals!
Keep 2 Journals

1. Film Analysis Journal

a. Notes on analysis done on class screenings
b. Notes on analysis done for textual analysis AND comparative study
2. Production Journal
a. Notes on everything from preproduction, production, and
post-production.
b. What you are planning, troubles you come across, how you overcome
obstacles, etc.

These journals can be physical or electronic (I recommend

electronic so that you have access to them for next year
when completing production components of IB Exam)
Grading
Production Projects: 100 Points each

● Plus points for checkpoints (credit/no credit)

Textual Analysis Projects: 100 points each

● Plus points for checkpoints (credit/no credit)

Journals: 100 points each per grading period (total 200

points per grading period because there are 2 journals)
Any Questions???
Ending Day 1
Exit Slip - Write on a piece of paper

You are stranded on a deserted island for the rest of your

life. You are allowed three movies to entertain yourself.
Which three movies do you choose? Why?
Ms. B’s Response
1. The School of Rock (2003) because I am neurotic like Ned.

2. The Godfather (1972) because I’ll want to blow things up

at some point.

3. The Little Mermaid (1989) because Ursula is my spirit

animal.