FMS 155
Introduction to Film Studies
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
3 sections3 open now
Catalog description
See ART-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
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16 openSeats: 9/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PMClass #98501-FMS-155-01Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
16 available9 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
- 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 ART-155-01
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11 openSeats: 14/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PMClass #98502-FMS-155-02Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
11 available14 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
- 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 ART-155-02
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13 openSeats: 12/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PMClass #99113-FMS-155-03Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
13 available12 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
- 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 ART-155-03
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