Aesthetics: Narrative Film Style

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This course provides students a sophisticated understanding of film techniques that combine to effect a particular film style. Each week is devoted to a different topic including casting, location, production design, camera, lighting, mise-en-scene, sound design and editing. Comprehensive discussion in these areas will provide students with authority over their thinking and directing and will show that the choices made converge to reveal dexterity, precision, and narrative strength.