Filmmaking from the First Directors
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<b>Filmmaking from the First Directors</b><br><br>Filmmaking from the First Directors takes students through a unique journey starting in the late 19th century when film was invented, then guides them through the steps first directors took in creating the modern language of film. The goal of the class is to teach students how to make films one step at a time.<br><br><b>Course includes:</b><br><br>? 14 lessons<br>? 27 original films from the greatest directors of the silent era<br>? 13 filmmaking assignments<br><br><b>Equipment required:</b><br><br>? Digital video camera, such as a smartphone or simple digital camera<br>? Tripod<br>? Computer with editing software, such as iMovie or any free editing software<br><br><b>See what other parents have written about this course:</b><br><br><i>"It is my favorite subject this year. I am learning a ton and having just as much fun filming."</i> - Henry<br><br><i>"This course taught my son a great deal about a passion of his. He used that knowledge to delve deeper into his filmmaking projects and loves every minute of it."</i> - MontieAnn<br><br>Created for ages 14+, grades 9-12, and satisfies 1 high school fine arts or technology credit. This video-based course is delivered in digital streaming format with an 18-month license for use.<br><br><b>Visit our site for sample video lessons at:</b> https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/filmmaking-from-the-first-directors/
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- FESUA_CompassClassroom
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Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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