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Why Study Film?

"Visual Literacy is training the eyes and hearts of the students"

Martin Scorsese

As students interact more and more with visual media, here are some words from the master.

Here is a glimpse of the film programme at the International School of Beijing.

Video 1: " I don't want to go to film school and I don't plan to work in the film industry....so why should I choose DP Film?"

Video 2: "Why we love film class." DP Film students have their say.

What is VTS? (Visual Teaching Strategies)

VTS strategies can teach students of all grade levels (and NYPD detectives) how to look, pay attention and become active viewers.

Why Teach Visual Literacy?

What happens when a school commits to teaching film and visual literacy?

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Video 3: Why teach Visual Literacy?

"Training the eyes and hearts of the students"

As students interact more and more with visual media,here are some words from the master, Martin Scorsese.

Video 4: What is VTS?

(Visual Teaching Strategies)

VTS strategies can teach students of all grade levels (and NYPD detectives) how to look, pay attention and become active viewers.

About oreillyfilm

At oreillfilm, we connect passionate film teachers and eager students to bring stories to life through learning.

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A warm classroom scene with a film teacher guiding students around a camera setup.
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Helping film teachers and students grow skills with hands-on lessons.

Workshops

Interactive sessions where students learn filmmaking from script to screen.

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A group of students gathered around a camera setup during a filmmaking workshop.
Resources

Curated guides and tools designed to support teachers and inspire students.

Expert tips and tutorials to help you master every stage of film production.

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A mentor guiding a student through editing footage on a computer.
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Close-up of hands adjusting a camera lens on a film set.

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Snapshots from our workshops, student projects, and behind-the-scenes moments

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Close-up of hands assembling a small film set with miniature lights and props.
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Students reviewing footage together around a computer monitor in a cozy editing lab.
An instructor demonstrating camera techniques to an engaged group outside on a sunny day.
An instructor demonstrating camera techniques to an engaged group outside on a sunny day.
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A colorful storyboard pinned to a wall with sketches and scene notes from a class project.
A wide shot of a student film premiere held in a small, charming screening room filled with excited viewers.
A wide shot of a student film premiere held in a small, charming screening room filled with excited viewers.