INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Describe defining characteristics of film, mise-en-scene, film genres, history, technologies and production systems; Distinguish elements of film acting, editing and sound; Explain principles of film form, elements of cinematography, and narrative; Analyze movies more analytically and perceptively.

Topics:

1. Looking at Movies;
2. Principles of Film Form;
3. Types of Movies;
4. Elements of Narrative;
5. Mise-en-Scene;
6. Cinematography;
7. Review 1;
8. Acting;
9. Editing;
10. Sound;
11. Film History;
12. Filmmaking Technologies and Production Systems;
13. Review 2.