The Academy produces a series of guides for middle and high school teachers to facilitate the classroom exploration of the art and science of motion pictures. The activities are designed to tap students’ interest in film and the excitement of the Academy Awards to teach common core-related principles such as critical thinking, creative writing, and visual literacy.
Each guide is available in its entirety to download and print:
Animation
complete animation activities guide
Art Direction
complete art direction activities guide
Costume Design
complete Costumes Design activities guide [English]
complete Costumes Design activities guide [Spanish]
Costumes and Makeup
costumes and makeup activites guide
Documentaries
complete documentaries activities guide
Film Editing
complete film editing activities guide
Screenwriting
complete screenwriting activities guide
Sound and Music
complete sound and music activities guide
Visual Effects
complete visual effects activities guide