Course Description:
A survey of film as an expression of man's effort to use story as a mirror for society. Technical film production and cinematic technique and theory will
also be discussed. Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be able to understand film techniques and their use in conveying meaning;
2. Understand how to integrate film technique with content, seeing the interplay of content and form in film;
3. Understand
and interpret the use of techniques such as editing, sound, cinematography, and mise-en-scene in a film's final form;
4. Understand that a film is a presentation of reality as a director sees it;
5. Understand the contributions of major film producers and directors;
6. Be able to identify artistic and commercial elements in film;
7. Understand the challenges of conveying a written story in film.
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