Film Analysis and Appreciation

Catalog description

Film Analysis and Appreciation is an introduction to film as a contemporary art form. It emphasizes close observation and analysis of essential film language, specifically mise en scène, camera and editing techniques, lighting, and the cinematic use of sound. Students will learn and utilize various methods of interpreting and evaluating motion pictures with an eye on its socio-political context. Students will correctly identify key inventions, events, and movements in an effort to explain how each affected the development of Film as both an industry and art form. Screenings for this course include a broad range of films and film excerpts representing different time periods, cultures, and cinematic traditions. Students who complete this course will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of movies.