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.

Extra information

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).

Location

Online from Germany

About Me

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.

Experience / 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

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Filmmaking

Philosophy

Art

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Emer

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20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN / GCSE, A Level, Foundation, Undergrad, Post Graduate & Continuing Education

SPECIALISED
Art, Photography & Design as a career path or an elective option.
My goal is to inspire students theoretically and provide relevant homework. Primarily practice led with an emphasis on improving technical skills, classes and short courses are tailored to suit individual tuition.

SUBJECTS COVERED
Photography & Art - Contemporary & History, Fashion, Design.
Technical: sketching, drawing, painting, printing, photography, photoshop & model making.

BIOGRAPHY
Museum exhibitions include: Cycladic Biennial (Naxos), Kelder Projects (London) ART ATHINA, Art Appel Gallery (Athens), the Belgrade - Adriatic Biennale - King Peter's House Gallery (Belgrade), The Russian Cultural Centre (Belgrade) & The City Art Gallery (Montenegro), The Royal Academy of Arts (London), Andrew Eldin Gallery (NYC), Laura Mars Gallery (Berlin), Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (London), The Wapping Project (London), The Whitechapel Gallery (London), Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (Birkenhead), Kunsthal KaDe (Amsterdam), The Dutch Textile Museum (Tilberg), National Gallery (Prague), Art Platform & LA (Los Angeles).

RESUME
Professor of Photography, ACG, Deree College, IHP 2020 - Present
Professor of Digital Image, ACG, School of Fine and Performing Arts 2024

The American College of Greece, Deree College & SFPA, Imperial College London, Goldsmiths University of London, City University London, Sotheby’s Institute, Southbank University, University College for the Creative Arts (UCA), Somerset House Learning, Somerset House Public Programming, The Sorrell Foundation, Chisenhale Arts Place & Duff Miller Independent 6th Form.

Jaume

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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.

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From still life and portraiture to landscapes, abstract painting, and multimedia art, this course will support you in developing your unique visual language. Based on your individual goals and interests, I will create a tailored plan to help you achieve the best possible outcomes in your artistic journey.

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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

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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

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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.

Diego

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Learn history and philosophy through clear, structured, and personalized lessons.

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Lessons can include:

Ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary history
European and Italian history
History of ideas and political thought
Greek philosophy
Medieval and modern philosophy
Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, and other major philosophers
Support for school assignments, exams, and oral presentations
Reading and explanation of historical and philosophical texts

My method is based on simple explanations, timelines, maps, images, short texts, and guided discussion. The goal is not only to memorize dates and names, but to understand why events happened and how ideas developed.

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Help your child develop confidence, creativity, and strong artistic skills through engaging one-on-one online art lessons.

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Every lesson is personalized to the learner's age, interests, and pace. Whether your child is a complete beginner or looking to refine their artistic skills, lessons are designed to be encouraging, structured, and enjoyable.

Students learn:

Pencil drawing and shading
Watercolor and acrylic painting
Color theory
Composition
Observation skills
Creative projects
Mixed media techniques

Classes are taught live via Google Meet, making them accessible to students anywhere in the world.

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Philosophy is not about memorizing names, dates, and theories. Philosophizing means learning to ask questions, recognize contradictions, analyze arguments, and better understand the world we live in.

I studied Philosophy and History and have spent decades working on philosophical, social, political, and technological issues. I offer one-on-one classes for both students who need a deeper understanding of philosophy and adults who simply want to think, learn, and discuss topics that interest them.

We can work on the history of philosophy, texts and authors, logic and argumentation, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, materialism, philosophy of technology, artificial intelligence, or any other philosophical issue you want to understand or discuss.

You can also simply come with a question. No prior knowledge is necessary. We start with what interests you and brainstorm together.

My goal isn't to give you ready-made answers or convince you of a particular doctrine. I want to help you develop your own arguments, uncover the assumptions behind an idea, and learn to look at a problem from different perspectives.

Classes can be for academic support, exam preparation, introduction to philosophy, or individual philosophical conversation.

Classes in Spanish, German or English. Online and, by prior arrangement, in person in Barcelona and Badalona.

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I invite you to discuss your objectives and challenges in order to develop a teaching method and techniques that meet your expectations. The course is based on dialogue and mutual trust: it depends on the subject matter being taught, but above all on your desires and goals.
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In the three disciplines offered, my courses aim to enable you to acquire the essential knowledge and methods, and to develop your skills in an individualized way.

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Eliot

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Tutoring for various subjects. Are you struggling with math, economics, philosophy, history, or languages (German, French, English, or Luxembourgish)? Let me help you rediscover the joy of learning these subjects.

Mathis

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Online philosophy courses/tutoring.

I hold a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the CAPES external teaching qualification in Philosophy. With an outstanding academic background and several years of experience, I offer online philosophy tutoring sessions for all levels (HPL, Baccalaureate, higher education).

Rigorous methodology (essay, text explanation, commentary).

Helps in building a solid argument and mastering concepts.

Personalized support based on the student's objectives and level.

Courses are taught via videoconference. Flexible schedules to be defined together.

Packages are available for regular follow-up appointments.

Julien

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Philosophy is a fascinating but often difficult discipline to grasp. For this reason, it discourages many. Yet it is essential for understanding the world around us. Philosophy develops critical thinking and helps to better organize one's thoughts, while allowing each individual to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and to better analyze social issues. I offer courses tailored to your needs and objectives.

For high school students:
- Analysis of the texts discussed in class
- Explanation of the concepts used in your course
- Fundamentals of commentary and essay writing to succeed in the baccalaureate exam
- General knowledge to prepare you for higher education

For undergraduate students at university:
- Reading and analysis of key texts from the philosophical tradition
- Consolidation of the commentary and essay writing method
- Logic of the proposals: a return to the fundamentals
- History of philosophy: focus on a school of thought of your choice
- If needed, work on philosophical texts in English or Ancient Greek
- If needed, philosophical discussions on your favorite topics
- If needed, support in choosing a thesis topic for the master's degree

For adults wishing to discover the wonderful world of philosophy:
- Reading texts related to your interests
- History of philosophy courses covering the periods that interest you
Discussions combining cinema, literature and philosophy
- If needed, proofreading of your personal writings (additional cost)

In this course, you will acquire a solid philosophical foundation through the study of the great authors of the tradition: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Nietzsche, and Marx, to name just a few. This course also aims to be an entry point to philosophy as it is practiced today; therefore, we will not hesitate to explore more contemporary texts from diverse traditions (feminism, political ecology, technocriticism, transhumanism, etc.). All of this is done with the same goal: to develop and enrich your thinking.

Package deals available for regular students.

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What if human culture is not exclusively human?
Zooanthropology, or On Becoming Cultural with Non-human Animals is an introductory 10-lesson course exploring the relationship between humans and other animals and asking a fundamental question: how much of what we call “culture” has actually emerged through our relationships with other species?
The course offers a different perspective. Rather than considering culture an exclusively human achievement, zooanthropology understands it as something that has emerged through relationships, encounters and exchanges between species. Other animals are not simply objects of human knowledge or resources for human development: they are subjects who have influenced, shaped and transformed us.
This perspective invites us to reconsider our own position in the world and to question some deeply rooted assumptions about the supposed boundary between humans and other animals. It also encourages us to decentre our perspective and to become more attentive to forms of intelligence, communication, emotion, learning and relationship that do not seem to resemble our own.
The course is transdisciplinary, drawing on anthropology, philosophy, ethology and other fields. Along the way, you will encounter concepts such as intersubjectivity, epiphany, hybridisation and epimelesis, among many others. But don't be intimidated by the terminology! No previous knowledge of anthropology, philosophy, ethology or zooanthropology is required. What the course does require is curiosity, an interest in human–nonhuman animal relations, and a willingness to question some familiar ideas and look at the world from a less anthropocentric perspective.
Slides and a bibliography will be provided.

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I provide training specifically for the French brevet and baccalaureate exams (methodology, written practice, mock oral exams...).

I also proofread and correct written documents (dissertations, internship reports, professional documents, etc.).

--Background and experience--

Former French teacher, holder of the CAPES and the agrégation in Modern Literature, I have a background in literature, having done a Preparatory Literary Class, then a Master's degree in Modern Literature at the Sorbonne.

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