Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Contemporary Film & Conversation: A Movie Theater Experience Fall 2025
All students must complete a project for these classes.
- Instructor: Mark Ring
- Contact: mring@homeoftheshamrocks.org / 269-932-5531
- Location: Celebration Cinema, Benton Harbor, Michigan
- Format: In-person
- Day/Time: Alternate Tuesdays, between 5:00–9:00 PM (see syllabus for details)
- Class Dates: September 9th through November 18th
- Additional registration on-site is not required.
Grades: 6-12
This 7-session experiential course is designed for film lovers who want to engage with contemporary cinema in a real-time, immersive way. Each session, we will view a PG or PG-13 rated film together and engage in thoughtful, casual discussions before and after the screening.
By focusing on different genres, themes, and styles, this course will help you develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for filmmaking. Whether you're a casual viewer or an aspiring filmmaker, the discussions will provide valuable insights and perspectives.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Mark Ring mring@shamrocks.us
