Film Appreciation

Film Appreciation, displayed in Aeries as Film Studies - Appreciation, is an elective at IPoly that strives to teach students about the fundamentals of film and how to fully appreciate films. There are three classes, taught by Martin Navaroli, Damon Hedman, and Elena Bazaldúa. Film Appreciation also has a sister Film Studies class, Film Creation.

Film Appreciation also fulfills the VAPA requirement, which all IPoly students must complete to graduate. This makes Film Appreciation a highly contested class, and is why there are three classes that teach the same curriculum. Starting with the 2020-2021 school year, most of the curriculum has been adapted into the freshman curriculum and the electives will be disbanded.

Purpose
To teach students to appreciate films, both in genre and in the actual film itself. Students are taught the six fundamental elements of a film: lighting, mise en scene, editing, camera, and sound. They also explore different genres of film, such as musical and docudrama.