State Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools

The Film & Video Curriculum meets every category of the State Content Standards.
The information below shows the State Standards and the classes where those standards will be met.

1.0 Artistic Perception
Visual Literacy
1.1-1.3: All classes, especially film history
Analysis of stylistic elements
1.4-1.6: All classes, especially visual literacy

2.0 Creative Expression
Apply Cinematic Skills
2.1-2.5: Filmmaking Lab
Develop and produce pieces in various genres
2.6-2.10: Project-based learning

3.0 Historical and Cultural Context
Film History and Visual Literacy
3.1-3.2: All classes
Diversity of Film
3.3-3.5: All classes

4.0 Aesthetic Valuing
Analyze and Critically Assess
4.1-4.1: All classes
Derive Meaning
4.3-4.4: All classes

5.0 Connections, Relationships, Applications
Connections and Applications
5.1-5.2: Project-based learning/Filmmaking Lab
Careers and Career-Related Skills
5.3: Grant-writing, internships and community outreach