School rates are available for school groups of 20 or more students, from MEXT-recognized primary and secondary schools based in Japan, subject to availability. There are a limited number of school tickets available per day, to avoid disappointment school visits must be booked and paid for six weeks before your chosen visit date. Our cross-curricular education programme meets learning objectives from the Ministry of Education course of study. Young minds will be stimulated as they discover the extraordinary artistry, technology and talent that went into creating the Harry Potter film series.
To book your school’s visit, please get in touch with our Visitor Services team.
Lesson must be booked in advance together with the school tickets. Lessons are available in Japanese.
Related-Subjects: Science, Math, Music, Careers
All Grade Levels
The Art of Foley (sound production) lesson focuses on understanding sounds in films and what a Foley artist does. In this lesson, students will learn how sounds are made and relate it to soundwaves and their properties. The practical workshop-style will allow students to experience being a Foley artist and create the sounds for Harry Potter film scenes.
Related Subjects: Languages (JA/EN), Careers
Primary 4th Grade to High School
The Film Pitch lesson focuses on how film ideas can turn into the budget for films. Pitching is an important step in securing funds from filmmakers. In this lesson, students learn about the roles of descriptive and persuasive language in film idea presentation. The students will be encouraged to come up with their own original idea for a film and condense it into a pitch, which would sell it to a film executive.
Related Subjects: Math, Careers
Primary 5th Grade to High School
The Movie Business lesson focuses on understanding the business aspects of filmmaking. How much does a day’s filming cost? By focusing on specific scenes from the Harry Potter films, students gain an understanding of the enormity of film production and the business principles involved in making a film. In this lesson, students imagine what a film budget might look like. Through information sharing and communication, students learn about various film departments and consider some of the costs involved, such as staff expenses, materials and many more.
Related Subjects: Arts, Expression, Careers
All Grade Levels
Let us harness your creativity! Graphic arts is a key element in the production of Harry Potter films. A team of graphic designers are tasked with adding details (from Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes products to copies of the Daily Prophet newspapers and more) to bring the scenes in the film to life. In this lesson, students will learn how important the role of the graphic designers are in film production.
