Film Studies

Catalog description

This course will focus on the film work of significant movie directors, performers, cinematographers or on a particular film genre. The student will gain a sense of the work of that director, performer, cinematographer, as well as the challenges they face putting together a film. Or, the student will get an opportunity to examine films that are significant to that particular genre. We will examine film practices, film directors, actors, cinematographers, or film genres as chosen by the instructor. The student will be responsible for watching the films in class, discussing the films and writing about the films.