FILM THEORIES (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

1. Explain the nature of film theory and the types of questions it investigate;
2. Describe the characteristics of realist film theory;
3. Describe the characteristics of formalist film theory;
4. Analyze the purpose of film criticism;
5. Use semiotics in analyzing film;
6. Practice film analysis & film criticism.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Film Theories;
2. Introduction to Eisenstein’s Formalism;
3. Workshop: Eisenstein and Montage;
4. Introduction to Bazinian Realism;
5. Workshop: Bazin and Realism;
6. Introduction to Semiotics of the Cinema;
7. Film analysis workshop: Classical Film Theory;
8. Auteur Theory lecture & film;
9. Ideological model of Film Theory;
10. Psychoanalysis model of Film Theory;
11. Feminist Model of Film Theory;
12. Post-theory: Bordwell;
13. Film analysis workshop: Contemporary Film Theories & Post-Theory.