Film & Media

Film & Media provides youth with the knowledge and skills needed to explore a career in this field. Youth analyze how stories are represented in media, while considering accuracy, ethical storytelling, and creative expression. They explore the impact of digital media, from social platforms to film production, and learn how industry professionals create compelling content while reducing their environmental footprint. The curriculum highlights essential topics for anyone interested in producing, writing, or working in media.

Global Nomads uses the power of storytelling to promote empathy and bring social topics to life through day-to-day realities. Participating youth read authentic, impactful stories from youth participants around the world that reveal deep truths about global issues, then enhance the conversation by sharing their own stories with fellow Student to World users. All participants are eligible to participate in moderated live conversations with other youth from around the world.

About The Course

Who
Should Register?

Educators
Classroom teachers and school administrators.

Group leaders & mentors
Afterschool programs and groups, faith-based organizations, scouting, clubs, etc.

Independent learners
Individual youth participants.

Free Courses

Online Access, 4 Learning Modules,
Live Virtual Events, Age 13 – 19,
English, Arabic, American Sign Languag

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Teachers, Educators, & Leaders
Create an account and invite students or youth participants.

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Students
If your teacher or group facilitator gave you a code.

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Independent Learners
Take a course on your own.

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Text + Video Formats

Experience this content through your choice of learning paths.

Text-based
course

Includes written text, images, videos, and multimedia.

  • Interactive lessons
  • Respond to embedded videos and images
  • Understand key vocabulary
  • Read personal stories from real users
  • Submit and share stories

Content is available in a growing selection of languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • American Sign Language
  • More languages in development

Video-based
course

The same content, but explained through video conversations.
  • Video depiction of the course content
  • Closed Captions
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Image descriptions
  • Youth narration

Learning
Modules

Module 1:

Power The Invisible Strings

Youth understand the media’s ability to shape the way we think, and how it can contribute to bias. Understanding the importance of ‘filter bubbles’, and diverse representation, youth re-envision media to promote social justice.

Module 2:

Popping The Bubble

Youth consider the digital divide between countries and engagement with diverse media sources. They explore misrepresentations and dive into the concepts of truth, accuracy, and algorithms.

Module 3:

Everyday Shifting Shadows

Youth explore the environmental impact of the media industry, learning about the Green Production Guide, and eco-producers. They reflect on different types of reporting on issues such as climate change.

Module 4:

Everyday Action

Youth read about the skills needed for a future in the film and media industry. They design goals in order to pursue a career in this field while attending to the importance of justice and sustainability.

Learning
Objectives

  • Consider the power the media industry has on the individual.
  • Explore the ability the media has to shape the way we think.
  • Understand how the media contributes to bias.
  • Understand algorithms, filter bubbles, truth and accuracy within media.
  • Learn how representation matters.
  • Reflect on reducing the digital divide between counties.
  • Learn how to engage with diverse media sources.
  • Highlight misrepresentations in the media.
  • Learn about the importance of reporting.
  • Compare and contrast countries and their portrayal of certain topics.

 

 

 

Standards
Alignments

The Common Career Technical Core (CCTC)

Career Ready Practices

  • Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
  • Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Cluster (AR)

  • Describe the career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Pathways

Journalism & Broadcasting Career Pathway (AR-JB)

  • Describe the diversity of functions within the Journalism & Broadcasting Career Pathway.
  • Demonstrate writing processes used in journalism and broadcasting.
  • Plan and deliver a media production (e.g., broadcast, video, Internet, mobile).

Performing Arts Career Pathway (AR-PRF)

  • Create stage, film, television or electronic media scripts in a variety of traditional and current formats.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

CASEL Social & Emotional Learning

  • Self Awareness
  • Self Management
  • Responsible Decision Making

Asia Society Global Competencies

  • Investigate the world
  • Recognize perspectives
  • Communicate ideas
  • Take Action

21st Century Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Media Literacy
  • Technology Literacy
  • Productivity and Accountability
  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Initiative and Self-Direction

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