Film Dreams: Act, Write, Capture!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I am beginning to explore the different aspects of filmmaking, including writing, acting, camera work, and editing I am learning to identify areas for improvement in my films by revisiting past projects and understanding feedback I am starting to establish my digital portfolio, which highlights the initial stages of my learning process and showcases my early attempts at creating impactful films.	I can demonstrate my growing understanding of filmmaking by organizing and contributing to a film screening event where I revisit my past work on Romeo and Juliet, discussing areas for improvement and setting clear goals for new films By engaging in interactive Q&A sessions with film industry professionals, I gather real-world insights and use them to refine my filmmaking approach, showing an ability to apply learned concepts to create more impactful films.	I can demonstrate my filmmaking expertise by skillfully integrating writing, acting, camera work, and editing to create polished films I engage actively with industry professionals and peers, absorbing constructive feedback to refine my technique and illuminate my creative vision My digital portfolio reflects the depth and breadth of my learning journey, showcasing my growth in transforming ideas into impactful films that resonate with audiences.	I can expertly produce and showcase a variety of films that demonstrate my mastery in writing compelling scripts, performing with expressive acting skills, and utilizing advanced camera techniques I confidently engage with film industry professionals to refine my approach and incorporate feedback, illustrating my commitment to growth and excellence in filmmaking.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can create a respectful and open environment for communication by listening carefully to my peers and industry professionals during discussions, and I can express my ideas clearly by using relevant examples and details when explaining my creative choices in filmmaking.	I can clearly articulate my ideas and share my creative process by speaking confidently about my films during the Q&A sessions, asking insightful questions to industry professionals, and actively listening to feedback to improve my skills.	I can effectively engage with industry professionals by asking insightful questions and actively incorporating their feedback to enhance my filmmaking projects I clearly articulate my creative process and vision during presentations and Q&A sessions, demonstrating my growth in communication skills through thoughtful responses and interactions.	I effectively express my ideas and insights during the film screening event by engaging in thoughtful dialogues and asking insightful questions I organize and present information clearly and confidently during the exhibition, sharing my creative process and decision-making with guests I actively seek and incorporate feedback from peers and professionals to strengthen my communication skills.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I seek out different perspectives and actively explore creative solutions to overcome challenges in my filmmaking process I approach problems by brainstorming innovative options and considering their potential impact Through thoughtful analysis and reflection, I refine my strategies and apply them to improve my films, demonstrating my growth in understanding complex film production processes.	I can analyze and interpret feedback from industry professionals and peers to identify specific areas for improvement in my filmmaking craft I use this feedback to develop concrete strategies to enhance aspects like camera work, acting, and editing, actively refining my approach in subsequent films I engage in reflective practices to track my progress and understand the impact of these improvements on the quality of my work.	I can creatively address filming challenges by using innovative techniques that enhance my storytelling I effectively analyze feedback from industry professionals, applying their insights to improve my film projects Through my collaborative efforts, I explore different solutions and persistently refine my work, demonstrating a solid understanding of the filmmaking process.	I can skillfully apply innovative approaches to overcome complex challenges in filmmaking, such as creating compelling narratives, optimizing cinematography techniques, and cohesively integrating sound and editing I demonstrate my ability by delivering a finished project that showcases thoughtful analysis, creative solutions, and an impactful final product that resonates with my audience.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I am beginning to understand how to work with my peers effectively by sharing ideas and listening to others I can participate in group discussions and provide my input, though I may need guidance to stay focused on collaborative tasks.	I can work together with my peers to design projects, make shared decisions, and take on leadership roles I actively participate in discussions and contribute ideas, showing my ability to collaborate effectively I do my part in resolving any conflicts and am open to feedback, improving our film projects by building strong relationships with my team.	I can work effectively with my peers to co-design and develop impactful films by sharing ideas, actively listening, and contributing my unique skills in writing, acting, and cinematography I demonstrate leadership in group settings by facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and incorporating diverse perspectives, ensuring our collective vision comes to life in our films I actively seek feedback from industry professionals and use it to refine our collaborative process, enhancing our film's quality and creativity.	I can effectively lead my team in collaboratively designing a film project, ensuring everyone's ideas are heard and integrated I am able to mediate any conflicts that arise, fostering a supportive and creative environment Together, we set mutual goals and make decisions that reflect our shared vision, taking turns in leadership roles and utilizing each team member’s strengths to enhance our project.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Academic Mindset	I can identify areas where I would like to improve in filmmaking by reflecting on my Freshman year project and setting clear goals with the help of insights from film industry professionals I actively participate in each phase of the filmmaking process, apply immersive techniques, and document my progress in my digital portfolio, showcasing how my skills have developed over time.	I actively engage in critical reflection by identifying areas of improvement in my filmmaking skills and applying feedback from industry professionals to refine my approach I collaborate with peers to enhance my work and confidently share my creative journey through my digital portfolio, showing growth in my roles such as writing, acting, and editing.	I can confidently apply my filmmaking skills to create impactful films that reflect my unique perspective and creativity I am able to effectively collaborate with peers and industry professionals, using feedback to refine my work I maintain a positive academic mindset by embracing challenges and continuously reflecting on my growth as a filmmaker, evidenced by my evolving digital portfolio.	I can confidently showcase my films to an audience, reflecting on how my unique ideas and creative solutions have evolved since my freshman year I present my digital portfolio, illustrating my growth in filmmaking skills like writing, acting, and editing, and engage in discussions that highlight my contributions to local culture and media I actively seek and respond to feedback, understanding its importance in refining my craft and inspiring future filmmakers.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Content Expertise

I am beginning to explore the different aspects of filmmaking, including writing, acting, camera work, and editing
I am learning to identify areas for improvement in my films by revisiting past projects and understanding feedback
I am starting to establish my digital portfolio, which highlights the initial stages of my learning process and showcases my early attempts at creating impactful films.

I can demonstrate my growing understanding of filmmaking by organizing and contributing to a film screening event where I revisit my past work on Romeo and Juliet, discussing areas for improvement and setting clear goals for new films
By engaging in interactive Q&A sessions with film industry professionals, I gather real-world insights and use them to refine my filmmaking approach, showing an ability to apply learned concepts to create more impactful films.

I can demonstrate my filmmaking expertise by skillfully integrating writing, acting, camera work, and editing to create polished films
I engage actively with industry professionals and peers, absorbing constructive feedback to refine my technique and illuminate my creative vision
My digital portfolio reflects the depth and breadth of my learning journey, showcasing my growth in transforming ideas into impactful films that resonate with audiences.

I can expertly produce and showcase a variety of films that demonstrate my mastery in writing compelling scripts, performing with expressive acting skills, and utilizing advanced camera techniques
I confidently engage with film industry professionals to refine my approach and incorporate feedback, illustrating my commitment to growth and excellence in filmmaking.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I can create a respectful and open environment for communication by listening carefully to my peers and industry professionals during discussions, and I can express my ideas clearly by using relevant examples and details when explaining my creative choices in filmmaking.

I can clearly articulate my ideas and share my creative process by speaking confidently about my films during the Q&A sessions, asking insightful questions to industry professionals, and actively listening to feedback to improve my skills.

I can effectively engage with industry professionals by asking insightful questions and actively incorporating their feedback to enhance my filmmaking projects
I clearly articulate my creative process and vision during presentations and Q&A sessions, demonstrating my growth in communication skills through thoughtful responses and interactions.

I effectively express my ideas and insights during the film screening event by engaging in thoughtful dialogues and asking insightful questions
I organize and present information clearly and confidently during the exhibition, sharing my creative process and decision-making with guests
I actively seek and incorporate feedback from peers and professionals to strengthen my communication skills.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I seek out different perspectives and actively explore creative solutions to overcome challenges in my filmmaking process
I approach problems by brainstorming innovative options and considering their potential impact
Through thoughtful analysis and reflection, I refine my strategies and apply them to improve my films, demonstrating my growth in understanding complex film production processes.

I can analyze and interpret feedback from industry professionals and peers to identify specific areas for improvement in my filmmaking craft
I use this feedback to develop concrete strategies to enhance aspects like camera work, acting, and editing, actively refining my approach in subsequent films
I engage in reflective practices to track my progress and understand the impact of these improvements on the quality of my work.

I can creatively address filming challenges by using innovative techniques that enhance my storytelling
I effectively analyze feedback from industry professionals, applying their insights to improve my film projects
Through my collaborative efforts, I explore different solutions and persistently refine my work, demonstrating a solid understanding of the filmmaking process.

I can skillfully apply innovative approaches to overcome complex challenges in filmmaking, such as creating compelling narratives, optimizing cinematography techniques, and cohesively integrating sound and editing
I demonstrate my ability by delivering a finished project that showcases thoughtful analysis, creative solutions, and an impactful final product that resonates with my audience.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Collaboration

I am beginning to understand how to work with my peers effectively by sharing ideas and listening to others
I can participate in group discussions and provide my input, though I may need guidance to stay focused on collaborative tasks.

I can work together with my peers to design projects, make shared decisions, and take on leadership roles
I actively participate in discussions and contribute ideas, showing my ability to collaborate effectively
I do my part in resolving any conflicts and am open to feedback, improving our film projects by building strong relationships with my team.

I can work effectively with my peers to co-design and develop impactful films by sharing ideas, actively listening, and contributing my unique skills in writing, acting, and cinematography
I demonstrate leadership in group settings by facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and incorporating diverse perspectives, ensuring our collective vision comes to life in our films
I actively seek feedback from industry professionals and use it to refine our collaborative process, enhancing our film's quality and creativity.

I can effectively lead my team in collaboratively designing a film project, ensuring everyone's ideas are heard and integrated
I am able to mediate any conflicts that arise, fostering a supportive and creative environment
Together, we set mutual goals and make decisions that reflect our shared vision, taking turns in leadership roles and utilizing each team member’s strengths to enhance our project.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Academic Mindset

I can identify areas where I would like to improve in filmmaking by reflecting on my Freshman year project and setting clear goals with the help of insights from film industry professionals
I actively participate in each phase of the filmmaking process, apply immersive techniques, and document my progress in my digital portfolio, showcasing how my skills have developed over time.

I actively engage in critical reflection by identifying areas of improvement in my filmmaking skills and applying feedback from industry professionals to refine my approach
I collaborate with peers to enhance my work and confidently share my creative journey through my digital portfolio, showing growth in my roles such as writing, acting, and editing.

I can confidently apply my filmmaking skills to create impactful films that reflect my unique perspective and creativity
I am able to effectively collaborate with peers and industry professionals, using feedback to refine my work
I maintain a positive academic mindset by embracing challenges and continuously reflecting on my growth as a filmmaker, evidenced by my evolving digital portfolio.

I can confidently showcase my films to an audience, reflecting on how my unique ideas and creative solutions have evolved since my freshman year
I present my digital portfolio, illustrating my growth in filmmaking skills like writing, acting, and editing, and engage in discussions that highlight my contributions to local culture and media
I actively seek and respond to feedback, understanding its importance in refining my craft and inspiring future filmmakers.