The Secret Language of Filmmaking

Project Description

Join South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities as we take a journey into a resource focused on film. Students will learn the nine fundamental shot sizes and analyze how the different shot sizes contribute to cinematic storytelling. Students will create their own Shot Size Guide to share and discuss with the class.

Can be leveled up or down as needed.

Artistic Process
Creating

What's Included

Guiding Questions

Standards Addressed

2026 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency Standards in Media Arts:
Artistic Process: Creating – I can conceive and develop new artistic ideas and work.

Anchor Standard 1: I can use past, current, and emerging technology tools, procedures, and processes to create a variety of media artworks in a safe and responsible manner.
MA.CR.IM.1 – I can explain and use multiple technology tools, procedures, and processes to convey meaning in media artwork.

MA.CR.IL.1.2 – I can explain the steps of a technology procedure and process to convey meaning in media arts.

About the Project Creators

Constituent

Kevin Human

Film Department Chair

A dynamic film educator, writer and producer, Kevin Human has extensive experience in the film and television industry. As VP of Development at Bee Holder Productions, he has produced notable projects like the new Netflix series Untamed and The Carolyn Warmus Project for the Oxygen Network. His work spans from co-producing films such as Chief of Station, Marinus, and Raider, to developing material for Sony Pictures Television and others. Kevin's portfolio includes projects streamed on major platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. He currently has an original feature screenplay under option with Escape Artists Entertainment, and he has received multiple screenwriting awards including the Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award and Screenplay Festival Grand Prize at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival.

Beyond production, Kevin is a board member of the Emmy-winning organization Connected Content, focusing on teen mental health, and is preparing to shoot a feature film in collaboration with its founder. He holds MFAs in Screenwriting and VFX from UCLA and Clemson University, respectively, and has shared his expertise at conferences and TEDx. A sci-fi enthusiast and seasoned storyteller, Kevin's diverse skill set and achievements make him a valuable addition to the Governor’s School community, poised to inspire our next generation of filmmakers.

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About the Governor's School's Outreach Programs
As a part of the Governor’s School’s mission to serve as a resource to teachers and students across the state, the Office of Outreach provides classroom resources and professional learning opportunities to enrich arts education in South Carolina. Learn more.

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