Aesthetics:

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Ever since Georges Melies’ “The Cabinet of Mephistopheles” began the era of narrative cinema, filmmakers have been making production design choices. As with any other visual medium, a successful end product demands careful consideration of composition, color and motif along with a consistent point of view. This course will give students an introduction to understanding the role of design in motion pictures and also give them basic practical knowledge that will help them successfully incorporate these principles into their films.