Standardization of Academic Film Outputs Among Rosario Senior High School Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The power of film to become a potent tool of academic expression among the students is enhanced through this research. Since making films is learned informally or by DIY (do-it-yourself) manner, the need to teach the students the standards or basics of filmmaking is seen indispensable to be able for them to produce with standardized and more acceptable films as their academic outputs. Their knowledge of the elements of video and film production would improve their video making techniques not just for their expressions but by maximizing it as a tool for effective art forms as well as their expressions as socially aware individuals. This would also enable them to prepare for the many film making contests and events annually held at different levels. The output of the research is a festival of film adaptations of literary short story classics in collaboration with their 21st Century Literature classes.

METHODS

The research used the descriptive-quantitative method, applying the Slovin's technique, 127 respondents out of 186 total population of Grade 11 Senior High students (SHS) were made to answer prepared survey questionnaire. Simple statistical tools of finding the mean, median and composite mean plus ranking and percentage were also used. Focus group discussion and intervention were also conducted.

RESULTS

In spite of having film aspects content in their junior education MAPEH curriculum, the level of knowledge of SHS students about film elements particularly in editing and directing is found very low. Their knowledge of other elements of the film is generally low. However, in terms of their perceptions in using film as an academic output based on the select competencies particularly in being a good communicator and critical thinking, their responses are highly positive though.

DISCUSSIONS

The research is limited only to the respondents' level of knowledge about the elements of the film and their perceptions of using film as academic outputs and their application to the output. .The film academic outputs of SHS students after the implementation of the intervention program has somewhat become standardized and improved. It is encouraged by the researcher the proper training and teaching of the basics of film and video making production since it is the medium which the students are currently using as their academic outputs in school.