Introduction to Cinema and Screen Studies (GE)

Catalog description

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture. Develops a basic understanding of form, including visual and aural aesthetics and narrative structures, that relate to film and other screen media (television, video games, etc.). It introduces common genres and the cultural impact of screen media. Students will learn how various screen media borrow and inform each other. The course involves lectures, screenings, and discussion/participation. REAL Area A Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course. Students are expected to watch films outside of class time.