ART 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: Introduction to Film Studies

4 credits (Fall Term 2 and Spring Term 1)

This course introduces students to select issues in film studies. Students will learn key vocabulary and concepts of film forms, techniques, and history and develop critical analysis skills necessary to become informed viewers of a wide variety of historical and contemporary films. Class time will be used for screenings and critical study of major films. Students will produce written critical responses to film, production exercises using consumer tools (smartphones, basic editing software), and a research presentation.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Tavares