Film Theory.

Catalog description

Students in this course confront interrelated philosophical and social questions of film's nature as an art form, instrument, and mass medium. Major thinkers from different eras will be studied in a humanistic, critical, and discursive fashion through writing and discussion. Comparison of different critical approaches empowers a comprehensive understanding of film's cultural roles and potential. Course Equivalents: MCOM 4350 Prerequisite: Either (9 hours of MCFL) or ( MCOM 2366 and 6 additional hours of MCOM).