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Curated OER

The Sidney Poitier High School

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the life of Sidney Poitier and plan an hour-long dedication ceremony for a school that has just been renamed after him.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bill Irwin: All in a Day's Work

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research and examine the various roles needed to put on a major drama production. Using this information, they role play one of these different responsibilities. As a class, they perform a play of their choosing and receive...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Music: Elgar (1962)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how the creation and performance of music is affected by contextual influences. They specifically examine anthems and discuss the elements that contribute to that musical genre and how the nature of a piece of...
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Website
Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career: Film Director

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the career of a director, including how to get into the career, related careers, the projected quality of life, and projected job outlook. Well organized information, very readable, and easy to navigate.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Producers and Directors

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the most recent statistics and information on the careers of directors and producers. Topics covered include working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and links to related careers.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actors, Producers, and Directors

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with information about Directors, this site evaluates the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Additional Information for Actors and Producers.
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Handout
Other

The British Film Institute: Charlie Chaplin

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful celebration of the life and work of film great Charlie Chaplin. Fantastic resources including a biography as well as current global projects to restore his films.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Otto Preminger

For Students 9th - 10th
A poignant tribute to a famous film director. Includes images from his films and links to more information.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Nora Ephron

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells the life story of Nora Ephron, known for her work as a film director, screenwriter and novelist. She worked on such well-known films as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Ron Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Director (Film/television/radio/stage)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores what it takes to become a director. Content includes a focus on job requirements, working and employment conditions, a personal profile of a current director, and more.
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Goethe-Institut

German Theatre From Goethe Institut

For Students 9th - 10th
The Goethe-Institut provides a wonderful resource leading to many German theatre sites on the web. Sites include current national topics in German theatre, new drama from Germany, theatre projects world-wide, and even brief descriptions...
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BBC

Bbc Blast: Film

For Students 9th - 10th
Blast hosts competitions, interviews, message boards, tips and tools, showcases of student-created work, and similar content designed to further the creative aspirations of future filmmakers.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Buster Keaton

For Students 9th - 10th
Buster Keaton is a famous director and actor who insisted that his interest and intention in filmmaking was to get a laugh from his audiences. This is a wonderful article outlining his life career and some of his more famous films.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Dorothy Arzner

For Students 9th - 10th
Dorothy Arzner was one of the very few women who established a name for herself as a director in the film industry of the 1920s and '30s. She is known for the film "The Wild Party" among others. Read about her many films throughout her...
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: John Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
An Oscar winning director, John Ford has been said to be the "greatest director of all time." He made many great Western films including "The Iron Horse" and "Stagecoach." This is a wonderful tribute to Ford and his career.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Raoul Walsh

For Students 9th - 10th
Director Raoul Walsh is famous for making action films. This lengthy tale of his life is accompanied by descriptions and stills from some of his films.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the life and work of director Joseph Mankiewicz whose great list of films includes "All About Eve." Includes scenes from his films and links for futher learning.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Mike Nichols

For Students 9th - 10th
You may know the name Mike Nichols from his film "The Graduate." Come read about this legendary director and the films that made him famous.
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Other

Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Tim Burton

For Students 9th - 10th
A conversation with film director Tim Burton, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click on the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or with a text transcript.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: David Lean

For Students 9th - 10th
This director of 16 motion pictures is seen as a legend in the eyes of his colleagues and film critics. This article tells of his career and also leads to other web sources.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Vincente Minnelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Creating "a little magic" helps to describe this famous director. Read about his career and his many great films.
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Primary
Other

Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Francis Ford Coppola

For Students 9th - 10th
A conversation with film director Francis Ford Coppola, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or with a text transcript.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Orson Welles

For Students 9th - 10th
The "lost films" of directing legend Orson Welles are exposed in this article. See images and read about the films that were never seen by the public as well as some of his famous works.

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