Lesson: Understanding Institutions and their Impact on Film

Learning Intention: I will learn what Institutions are and how they impact film.

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what institutions are and how they might impact the film industry. - Explain that institutions are organizations or structures that play a significant role in shaping and influencing various aspects of society, including the film industry. - State the learning intention: “Today, we will explore different institutions and understand how they impact the film industry.”

1. What are Institutions? - Provide a clear definition of institutions, emphasizing their role in shaping and influencing society. - Examples of institutions: government bodies, film studios, film festivals, distribution companies, regulatory bodies, film schools, and film industry trade associations.

2. Impact of Institutions on Film: - Discuss the various ways institutions impact the film industry, such as: a) Financing: Institutions like film studios and production companies provide financial resources for film projects. b) Distribution: Institutions like distribution companies ensure that films reach audiences through various platforms (theaters, streaming services, etc.). c) Regulation: Regulatory bodies set guidelines and standards for the film industry, ensuring content is appropriate and adheres to legal requirements. d) Education: Film schools and institutions provide training and education to aspiring filmmakers, shaping the future of the industry. e) Promotion: Film festivals and industry trade associations promote films, filmmakers, and the industry as a whole.

3. Task: Understanding Institutions in Film - Divide students into small groups and assign each group an institution from the examples provided. - Instruct each group to research and prepare a short presentation on their assigned institution, focusing on its role and impact on the film industry. - Encourage students to find specific examples of films or filmmakers influenced by their assigned institution. - After the presentations, facilitate a class discussion to share insights and discuss the overall impact of institutions on the film industry.

4. Reflection and Application: - Ask students to reflect on the presentations and class discussion, considering how institutions shape the films they watch and the industry as a whole. - Assign a written task where students choose an institution from the lesson and write a short essay discussing its impact on a specific film or filmmaker. - Encourage students to think critically and provide evidence to support their arguments.

Conclusion: - Recap the main points discussed in the lesson, emphasizing the role of institutions in shaping and influencing the film industry. - Remind students of the learning intention: “Today, we have learned what institutions are and how they impact film.” - Encourage students to continue exploring the impact of institutions on film in their own time, as it is a crucial aspect of media studies.