The students will watch an episode of a scripted TV show (not a reality show) that they like.

Have them choose one minute of footage during the show (any footage except the title sequence or credits) and identify at least three different shots. For each shot, have them describe what’s in the shot, the shot scale, the angle, and any camera movement. Each student should create a chart, like the one in the handout " Looking Carefully 1", to record their notes. They can use the handout " Cinematography Vocabulary" for help with the language of cinematography.  This exercise will help the teacher check for understanding AND act as a hook and set activity.