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. Intended for film majors and minors.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Academic Writing I with a grade of C- or higher, or permission of instructor.

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:
1/23/20

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