ART 155
Introduction to Film Studies
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Also listed as FMS-155. This course introduces students to select issues in film studies. Students will learn key vocabulary and concepts of film forms, techniques, and history and develop critical-analysis skills necessary to become informed viewers of a wide variety of historical and contemporary films. Class time will be used for screenings and critical study of major films. Students will produce written critical responses to film, production exercises using consumer tools (smartphones), and a research presentation. Prerequisite: None. TAVARES
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
01
16 openSeats: 9/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies N3118
- Instructor
- Taryn Ely
Section notes
Cross-list FMS-155-01
02
11 openSeats: 14/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies N3118
- Instructor
- Taryn Ely
Section notes
Cross-list FMS-155-02
03
13 openSeats: 12/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 1:10 – 2:30 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies N3118
- Instructor
- Arya Prakash Rani
Section notes
Cross-list FMS-155-03