Using Filmmaking to Develop your Teaching Practice Programme

The course is designed to upskill teachers in technical aspects of filmmaking as well as project management in film when working with a whole class. The blended learning model allows teachers to work in a flexible, independent and supported manner.

Teachers signing up to the course will benefit from professional development in film project management, including how to plan, shoot, and edit a film with their pupils. They will also learn about the benefits of creative learning as well as methods for monitoring and tracking impact of their learning as well as that of their pupils.

Learning resources, filmmaking equipment, and support from a dedicated film tutor are all offered as part of the 18-week course. No previous experience in film is necessary and the course and materials are tailored to different curriculum levels from Second Level to Senior Phase (P5-S6).

Pre-requisites: None required in terms of filmmaking. This course is suitable for those new to film as well as others that may have more experience, such as Media Teachers, for example. Teachers should be fully qualified and based in a school within the city of Edinburgh, working with pupils from P5-S6.

If you have any questions about the course please contact: laura@screen-ed.org or admin@screen-ed.org.

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