Film Studies in Japan

This book is a collection of experiences and insights from 10 educators based in Japan who have each applied Film Studies to their learning environments in dynamic ways. From teaching Film Studies for the first time to helping students create industry standard short films, the book spans topics from cinematic history, cultural discussions, mise-en-scène, and video production. With practical examples of teaching approaches, recommendations, potential problems (and how to overcome them), and much more, the book aims to broaden the ways in which Film Studies can be applied to any learning environment and shows that no matter what your learning outcomes may be, Film Studies is often the most accessible and exciting way to achieve them.