http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-education/article/1673003/film-studies-promote-new-kind-literacy-hong-kong-schools


Read the article and respond to following prompts

1. What is meant by - "the medium is the message"?
2. Why is this phrase more relevant in your world today? Think - the answer is not in the article
3. "Being visually literate is a prerequisite in today's world," - - explain how this statement applies to you
4. What are are the skills mentioned in the article that you have learned?  Which skill is most relevant to you?
5. Why did the students that chose the documentary think they were taking the "easy path" when they were given a choice? Why did they have to work harder?
6. What "bases" are covered (academically) by producing a film?
7. What are the "soft" "skills" acquired when learning and then producing a film?