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2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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HU 489 - Film Studies

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the technique and principles of film as an artistic medium. Topics include basic elements of film studies (narrative, mise-en-scene, composition and image, sound); film production (film structure, role of director, role of producer, cinematography, acting, editing); film genres, and approaches to film criticism. A history of film includes thematic, visual, sound, and technical milestones, and places that history within the context of culture and society. (prereq: None) 
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand basic elements of film making, both technical and artistic
  • Understand film theory and major film movements in the history of the field
  • Understand the relationship of film to other art forms
  • Perform analysis and interpretation of films using vocabulary of the field and placing discussion of meaning within the context of both individual viewers and the larger culture of society

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Background in basic composition
  • Understanding of literary and visual interpretation of texts and artworks

Course Topics
  • Elements of film studies (6 classes)
  • History of film (6 classes)
  • Aspects of film production (3 classes)
  • Film genres and approaches to film criticism (3 classes)
  • Analysis and discussion of selected genre films viewed in class (11 classes)
  • Midterm Exam (1 class)

Coordinator
Katherine Wikoff



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