COMM 701Film Theory and Language

American University · 3.0 credits · UGRD

Catalog

Film Theory and Language (3) This seminar focuses on film theory and criticism as well as the semiotics or language of film. Students deconstruct scenes from feature-length fiction and documentary films for detailed cinematic analysis. They also produce short video essays on a variety of theories, eras, or auteurs. Restriction: Communication: Producing Film, Television, and Video (MA), Film and Media Production (MA), or Film and Media Arts (MFA).

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 31 – Dec 19

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
002Class #42047	Mo · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PMMo · 2:30 – 5:20 PM	McKinley Bldg 304McKinley Bldg 201	Engel, Larry