SHU 265 - The Art of the Film (Humanities)

3 Credit(s)

This introductory course in film aesthetics critically examines the primary elements in the motion picture. Students learn how a film builds meaning by analyzing the diverse components that construct a movie such as editing, directing, scoring, acting, and dramatic storytelling. It familiarizes students with film genres, cinema technology, and historical movements relevant to the development of the medium. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. Fee.