CAVES AND SHADOWS
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Caves and Shadows: Full Curriculum 
  • Student Handbook 
  • Teacher's Guide
  • Student Production Guidebook 
  • Cinema Studies Reader
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Topic Index

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Student Handbook
  • 30 - 36 Lessons (adaptable to year long or semester study)
  • Introductions to key principles of film analysis
  • Overview of key concepts and vocabulary
  • Weekly cinema screening exercises
  • Historical context for each lesson
  • Concept review assignments
  • Discussion starters
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Teacher’s Guide
  • Section by section support of material covered in the Student Handbook
  • Overview of learning expectations for each lesson
  • Recommendations for lectures, discussions, and class activities
  • Support for choosing appropriate film screenings for the home and classroom
  • Grading guidelines and support for exercises and assignments
  • Modifications for homeschool / classroom settings
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Student Production Guidebook
  • Designed for use either in conjunction with the Student Handbook or as an introduction to the Caves and Shadows curriculum for younger students
  • Detailed, weekly production exercises (minimal equipment required)
  • Basic introduction to key cinematic concepts
  • Written analysis assignments for each production exercise
  • Discussion Questions for each lesson​
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Cinema Studies Reader
  • Designed for use either in conjunction with the Student Handbook or as an independent cinema studies resource
  • Collection of important writings from the history of pre, early, and modern cinema
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Website
  • Available to anyone purchasing a component of the Caves and Shadows Curriculum (limited time offer)
  • Video resources for students, instructors, and parents
  • Links to screening and reading materials
  • Updated screening recommendations for streaming services (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
  • Platform for screening and sharing student films​
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