Philosophy and Film - Appreciation and Essay Tutoring

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Philosophy and Film – Appreciation and Essay Tutoring is an interdisciplinary course designed for learners who are curious about the deeper meanings behind cinema. Through selected films—ranging from classics to experimental works—we will explore philosophical themes such as identity, freedom, morality, memory, and the absurd. Each session blends film appreciation with critical thinking, guiding students to see how cinema can express, challenge, and reshape philosophical questions in ways that are emotionally and intellectually powerful.

In addition to discussion-based learning, the course provides one-on-one or small group essay tutoring to support students in articulating their thoughts through writing. Whether you aim to develop academic essays, creative reflections, or structured reviews, this course helps you build the analytical and rhetorical skills needed to engage with film as a form of philosophical expression. Ideal for high school students, university applicants, or anyone interested in deepening their understanding of both philosophy and film.

Informations supplémentaires

No prior background required: Whether you are new to philosophy or film analysis, this course is beginner-friendly. All concepts will be introduced clearly, with support materials provided.

Flexible format: The course combines guided film viewings, interactive discussions, and customized writing support. Sessions can be tailored to your interests—whether you're drawn to existentialism, political critique, aesthetics, or psychological depth in film.

Essay support included: We offer personalized feedback on your essays, from brainstorming to polishing final drafts. This is especially useful if you're preparing for academic applications, writing competitions, or school assignments.

Recommended audience: Ideal for university students and art professionals, aspiring humanities majors, IB/ToK students, or anyone interested in bridging critical thinking with creative analysis.

Sample films: Past selections have included works by Wong Kar-wai and Tarkovsky. Students may also propose films based on their interests.

Language of instruction: English (with possible support in Mandarin if needed).

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Présentation

Hi! I’m Kei.

Film has always been a passion of mine—not just as entertainment, but as a medium of thought. My course “Philosophy and Film – Appreciation and Essay Tutoring” is designed to help students watch with intention, think critically, and write with clarity. Whether you're preparing for school assignments, university applications, or simply want to see films through a philosophical lens, I’m excited to work with you!

Education

I am a doctoral researcher in Contemporary Philosophy and Philosophy of Art. I hold both a BA and MA from the Freie Universität Berlin, where I focused on political philosophy, cultural theory, and media studies. My academic journey has been deeply interdisciplinary—ranging from the political economy of inequality in higher education to critical reflections on cinema and cultural memory.

Expérience / Qualifications

Over the past few years, I’ve tutored students in philosophy, politics, and global studies, with a special interest in helping learners connect complex theories to real-world issues and creative expression. I have taught more than 1,200 hours and help students proofread their dissertations or essays for more than 200k words. I’ve also presented my research at international conferences, and I enjoy mentoring students on both academic writing and independent thinking.

Age

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

chinois

Compétences

Formation à la réalisation de films

Philosophie (scolaire)

Cours sur l'art

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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20-24

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I am a visual artist born in Barcelona, settled in Belgium since 2017. As an artist I have accumulated experience for the last 25 years. I am graduated with an Academic Bachelor in Fine Arts in the University of Barcelona and graduated as a Master in Visual Arts at Sint Lucas School of Arts in Antwerpen.

I am specialised in painting, drawing, experimental films, installations, language, sound and curating. In other words, I am a multidisciplinary artist.

I understand the artistic practice as a way to understand ourselves and the situations which surrounds us. In my classes I don't teach how to do Art, but as how to say something through your artistic work. With me you can work independently, with a coach who will challenge you with some assignments and giving feedback to your personal concerns.

In addition, you will learn how to work with several mediums, preparing your own material: paintings, canvases, and so on.

You will not only receive individual coaching but as encourage you to look other artists or take into account other references connected with your concerns.

Finding, discussing and retaking solutions together are the core of my classes.

Eric

4.8

(25)

Êtes-vous prêt(e) à plonger dans les profondeurs de la philosophie, à explorer les grandes idées qui ont façonné notre compréhension du monde ? Souhaitez-vous élargir votre horizon intellectuel, développer votre pensée critique et nourrir votre esprit avec des connaissances qui transcendent les frontières du temps ?
Que vous soyez novice ou déjà familier avec la philosophie, mes cours vous offrent l’occasion d'explorer les concepts clés de cette discipline séculaire et de découvrir comment ils peuvent vous apprendre à analyser des arguments, à remettre en question des préjugés, à discerner les biais, à penser de manière créative et à communiquer clairement vos idées.

Pour vous permettre de progresser, je vous propose :

1)Une préparation aux exercices de la dissertation et de l'explication de texte philosophiques de Première, de Terminale, de Spécialité HLP, de CPGE et de Licence.

2)Une introduction aux plus grands courants de la philosophie antique (Platonisme, Aristotélisme, Épicurisme, Stoïcisme, Néo-platonisme)

3)Des conseils de lecture et un élargissement de votre culture générale.

4)Une préparation au Grand Oral et des exercices s'appuyant sur des procédés oratoires qui optimiseront vos chances de réussite.

Rejoignez-moi dès maintenant pour cette aventure passionnante, où vous découvrirez des méthodes utiles et une manière plus riche et nuancée de comprendre le monde.

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(25)

Egg tempera is one of the most ancient historical art painting technique. It preserved as a main technique to paint orthodox religious icons. It is possible to learn it and paint your own icon. I have 12 years of practice teaching people how to do it. We work together step by step to understand the technique, the way to prepare wooden panel to paint an icon and the techniques of making a good project to make the icon fit to the board. We also learn how to make gold leaf layer on the halos. Your icon will be a real, crafted icon.

Idris

4.8

(25)

I am an artist and philosopher from Amsterdam currently living in Antwerp. I studied in London where I acquired a BA from Art Academy London and a BA in philosophy from St Mary's University London.

Artistic development starts by identifying your artistic interest. As artists, we don’t always know why we draw and paint the things that we do. Yet they are not random. What captivates us or draws us towards certain artworks? This might be the tonal way in which light reflects, structural forms or mathematical division. The point being, is that we all have such aesthetic interests and step 1 is finding out what interests you!

Step 2 is helping you express your interests through painting techniques, styles and materiality. But it all starts with you. What do you want to say? And how? I will help you do this through discussion, looking at your previous work (if you have any), introducing you to a LARGE variety of artists, potentially copying their styles. I adjust my classes according to your needs.

The goal is simple: to come to understand your artistic interest, help you find techniques to express them and develop your artistic language.

(Please note that just because you have found an artistic interest and a way to express it, it does not mean that you must do only one thing for the rest of your life. It is the downfall of creativity to repeat and paint the same way over and over again. Instead, allow your interests to drive your creativity. Let it be the starting point, venture out and discover it from various angles and ways of expressing it. But also be mindful that as we grow our interests can change and as they change, we must remain honest and respond accordingly such that our artistic language can also grow.)

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to message me! I can tailor a class to your needs :)

Kevin

4.8

(25)

It is true that the philosopher is the friend of wisdom, but above all, he is someone who does not want to make mistakes in reasoning. Philosophizing is a way of reasoning and a way of solving problems that will never have a perfect and definitive solution. Knowing the distance between the Earth and the Moon is not a problem of philosophy, because it is enough to measure to solve it. On the other hand, knowing, for example, what justice is, is a problem of philosophy. A meter will not be able to help us know the answer. We must go about it differently, and in the courses I offer, I will teach you how.

You will learn

- text reading strategies
- case studies with the aim of learning from experts
- methodology in philosophy
- writing an essay
- writing a text commentary
- a work on the philosophers of your choice
- an overview of the history of philosophy
- the general culture necessary to be able to philosophize

I will adapt to your individual needs. Each course is tailor-made. We will analyze where your difficulties lie and together develop a course program that will make you perform as quickly as possible. The basic principle of the courses I offer is dialectics, like Plato's dialogues: reflecting together, making theoretical contributions, asking questions and seeking answers, and testing the validity of reasoning.

For the past 10 years, I have been teaching German using the philosophy methodology, having studied philosophy at the Master's level at Aix-Marseille University. It turns out that the analytical mind is very useful even outside the confines of philosophy. Today, there are even fields of activity such as management with philosophy or philotherapy. In recent years, some German students have asked me to also teach them philosophy courses, and that is why I decided to offer philosophy courses directly.

I look forward to meeting you during a first lesson.

Claire

4.8

(25)

Forte de plus de quinze années d’expérience au sein de l’Éducation nationale, j’ai construit un parcours profondément ancré dans la transmission des savoirs et l’accompagnement humain. Aujourd'hui, je suis heureuse de pouvoir continuer ma passion en vous proposant des cours de qualité et un attitude bienveillante afin de vous faire progresser. À très vite!

Solal

4.8

(25)

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Coralie

4.8

(25)

After three years of studies in applied arts (decorative arts and design), two years of preparatory studies in art and design, and two years of art school, I offer my services to teach art and design through courses and workshops.
These cover a wide range of topics, from art therapy to learning artistic methods, including building a portfolio for admission to art school.
I therefore offer personalized training courses, tailored to the needs of each individual.

Philipe

4.8

(25)

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Techniques et processus originaux pour mettre en confiance et ouvrir un champ d’expérimentation inaccoutumé.

Cécile

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(25)

Bonjour,

Reconnue pour mon très grand investissement, mon expérience et mon approche bienveillante mais exigeante, je propose du soutien en philosophie, une discipline passionnante que je prends plaisir à explorer chaque jour.

Que ce soit pour acquérir une culture générale sur l'histoire de la philosophie, améliorer l'analyse de concepts, s'exercer à l'exercice de l'explication de texte ou de la dissertation en vue du bac, je sais m'adapter à des profils et des besoins variés.

Les cours que je propose se font à distance, un format qui me permet d'accompagner aussi bien les élèves scolarisés que ceux qui sont dans des situations non conventionnelles (CNED, en apprentissage autonome/candidat libre).

J'ai à cœur de donner des cours interactifs et vivants, aussi je m'adapte vraiment à vos besoins et nous discutons ensemble du planning et des points à aborder !

Jean-Claude

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🎯 Objectifs des cours :
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. Se préparer à un concours ou dossier d’entrée en école d’art/design
. Développer sa démarche créative personnelle

🧑‍🎨 Publics concernés :
. Enfants à partir de 10 ans
. Adolescents (option arts, bac STD2A...)
. Étudiants ou adultes en reconversion
. Passionnés de création visuelle

🗓️ Déroulement :
. Séances de 1h30 à 3h selon vos besoins
. En cours particulier ou petits groupes (max. 4 personnes)
. À mon atelier (Trélazé/Angers) ou à domicile (dans un rayon de 20 km)
. Matériel de base fourni (sauf demandes spécifiques)

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je donne des cours préparatoire pour les beaux arts: fusain, acrylique, dessin, perspective.
j'ai 30 ans d'experience en tant que professeurs sur Toulouse.
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j'ai 30 ans d'experience en tant que professeurs sur Toulouse.

Antoine

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(25)

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Ancient Greek courses: language learning for complete beginners or refresher courses; help with reading the Bible

German course: Same as French

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(25)

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