This tutorial walks teachers through the stages of the filmmaking process, using stills and behind-the-scenes production photos from Citizen Kane (1941, directed by Orson Welles). Note: An in-depth exploration of the entire film is provided in Module 6, Chapter 5 of the "Portraits of America: Democracy on Film" curriculum.
Teacher Tutorials
The Filmmaking Process
Teaching Strategies
This PowerPoint Presentation provides a brief overview of the interdisciplinary nature of The Story of Movies program, and suggests teaching strategies for interactive screening and discussion.
Understanding Composition
Using shots from To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, directed by Robert Mulligan), this tutorial explains some of the cinematic devices filmmakers use to create images that communicate ideas and emotions. Note: A complete curriculum unit focusing on the film is also available on this website.
