Philosophy of Film

Catalog description

Description: This course introduces students to the various philosophical issues surrounding film. Topics will include: the nature of cinema, authorship and narration, film’s relationship with the emotions, genre, and cinematic depictions of love, violence, race and gender. Various film techniques will also be discussed, including cinematography, lighting, editing, scoring and sound design. These issues will be dealt with by making use of philosophical texts. Course previously offered as PHIL 3723.