COM 3780 - Introduction to Film

Institution:

Seattle Pacific University

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Description:

Offerings The goal of this course is to develop students' abilities to view films critically and to deepen their understanding of the film experience. The course first teaches analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-scene, editing, acting, and the use of sound in film, particularly classical Hollywood cinema. The course then focuses on the study of different genres of films and how cinematic elements create meaning. Attributes: Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 281-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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