Sam Asmar
Film, Photo & Digital Media
Specialities: Comedy Improv, Creative writing, Improvisation, Storytelling
Contact Info
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Email address
Website address
Resides in
Lester B. Pearson
Experience working with
Student In
- Cycle 2 Elementary
- Cycle 3 Elementary
- Secondary 1 & 2
- Secondary 3 & 4
- Secondary 5
- CEGEP
Lifelong Learners
- Adult Learners
I regularly explore the following Broad Areas of Learning/Themes in my work
- Health and Wellbeing
- Personal and Career Planning
- Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
- Media Literacy
- Citizenship and Community Life (Identity & Belonging)
- STEAM
I've received CHSSN Mental Health Initiative training for:
- Youth
Listed in the Quebec Culture in the Schools Repertoire
- No
I have experience working with
- Créneau Carrefour
I can facilitate virtual creative experiences
- Yes
Travel
- I am available for travel within the same day
- I am available for travel overnight
Other ELAN ArtEd Links
Stories and News:
LESS TALK! MORE ACTION!
My approach is to get students engaged in creating from the get-go!
As a teacher, project development specialist, and artist, my goal is to inspire people to learn through creation.
Whether the skill is writing, making a movie, recording a radio program, or selling art, the most powerful way to learn it is by doing it!
I help people develop successful artistic projects that reflect their own skills, abilities and passions.
My approach is to get students engaged in creating from the get-go!
As a teacher, project development specialist, and artist, my goal is to inspire people to learn through creation.
Whether the skill is writing, making a movie, recording a radio program, or selling art, the most powerful way to learn it is by doing it!
I help people develop successful artistic projects that reflect their own skills, abilities and passions.
Creative Approach and Experiences Offered
EXPERIENCES.MERRY CHRISTMAS BUNNY – STORYTELLING ADVENTURE
Students will
Dive into Sam Asmar’s Merry Christmas Bunny universe through a lively author reading and visual presentation.
Explore imagination and identity by inventing their own one-of-a-kind characters inspired by the Bunny’s story.
Work in teams to design quick story arcs using drawing, acting, or short video clips.
Learn the basics of storytelling!
THE MARKETING BRAINIACS – MAKE A VIDEO AD
Students will:
Explore how their favourite brands use ideas, images, and words to capture attention and build identity.
Analyze how real ads use persuasion and storytelling.
Become The Marketing Brainiacs! - creative designers developing their own product or brand concept.
Write a short ad script that highlights emotion, humour, or originality.
Perform on camera and create a short in-camera video
VIRTUAL VIDEO FESTIVAL
Students will participate in and launch a Short Video Festival.
Shoot and edit video using cell phone cameras.