FLM 1140 - Introduction to the Film

Though we all watch movies, and frequently discuss or express opinions about them, the study of film requires some knowledge of its forms, styles, methods and history. The purpose of this course is to introduce those who enjoy cinema to the means of talking about it knowledgeably. We will discuss important terms (cinematography, mise en scene, analytical editing), genres, historical periods and film innovators, and study the way film works as communication, entertainment and industry, and how these features reflect our conception of it as an art form.
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