Examines film as a cultural text, focusing on aspects such as genre, movement, and style, and elements such as scriptwriting, story structure, character development, cinematography, editing, and sound. Students will examine how each of these elements contributes to influencing the viewing experience. Files screened are primarily classic American films, but current Hollywood, experimental, or international films may also be included. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Arts and Design (AD), Oral Communication (OC), and Creative Thinking (CV). Prerequisite: GLE110.
COMM232: Understanding Film
Level
Undergraduate
School
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Subject