FILM 250 - Introduction to Film

Description:
Learning and applying motion picture vocabulary and aesthetic concepts through screenings, discussions, and writing. Emphasis on the social context, cultural influences, and aesthetic qualities of film. AH-Aesthetic Experience (W). Formerly FVS 250, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: AH-Aesthetic Experience (W)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recall Influence of historical movements in cinema on contemporary cinema.
Define and distinguish between approaches to narrative structure.
Name conventions of major and hybrid film genres.
Recognize techniques of mlse-en-scene and cinematography.
Recognize techniques of editing and sound design.
Recall the phases and positions employed in the creation, production, completion, and distribution of a film.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/31/16

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