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Introduction to Cinema (Honors)


Course Description

Film aesthetics and film as an art form, including critical viewing of selected films in laboratory, and papers on topics in film and audience values.


Athena Title

Introduction to Cinema Hon


Prerequisite

Permission of Honors


Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

To gain an understanding of the various aspects of filmmaking. To understand how the elements of filmmaking are used to create and communicate meaning. To learn to analyze a film or media production for meaning and the means of creation of that meaning, and to clearly communicate understanding both verbally and in written format.


Topical Outline

I. American Film History II. Ideology III. Filmmaking IV. Acting V. Production Design VI. Cinematography VII. Editing VIII. Music and Sound IX. Directing


General Education Core

CORE IV: Humanities and the Arts