Timeline- based
syllabus.

From Lumière to Lang — the birth of film language, visual storytelling without dialogue, and the transition to synchronized sound. Each 4-lesson cycle: historical context → technique → lab → assessment.

Italian Neorealism, French New Wave, German Expressionism — the movements that redefined what cinema could be. Mapped to Textual Analysis and Comparative Study criteria.

How genre conventions shape audience expectations — and how the best filmmakers subvert them. Practical labs in scriptwriting, storyboarding, and production.

The director as author. Examining signature styles, recurring motifs, and the artistic vision that defines a body of work. Aligned to Film Portfolio criteria.

Cinema beyond Hollywood — exploring diverse voices, cultural contexts, and the evolving landscape of international filmmaking. Building toward the Collaborative Film Project.