ENG 197 - Film Studies/Contemporary Themes and Genres

Institution:

Portland Community College

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Description:

Enhances understanding of film through analysis of contemporary film-making, narrative techniques, genres, themes and critical approaches. Develops visual literacy and anaylsis skills by offering a range of tools to study any film. Analyze contemporary film techniques and the ways in which the films may both contribute and react to their time and culture; study contemporary film theory; and substantiate observations with examples taken from the film tradition and from the film itself. Prerequisite: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 244-6111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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