AI 299 - Elements of Film/ Television

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

There's more going on in a film or TV show than the story! Understanding aesthetics principles allows both consumers and creators to experience film and television on deeper levels-both intellectual and emotional. While aesthetics classes in the philosophy department are concerned with the connection between "beauty" and "truth", this course will be primarily concerned with basic visual language. Students will learn how to interpret the medium's aesthetic elements by decoding its visual language, thereby building strategies for their own creative visual thinking. By exploring a variety of genres--- narrative films, television dramas, documentaries, even commercials--- we will develop criteria to help us see beyond the obvious text. Working within the limitations of the medium, we will learn how to manipulate and exploit the aesthetic elements at our command to obtain desired effects. The course will culminate with each student producing an integrated project. Competencies: A-2-C, A-5, A-1-X. Faculty: Gary Fox

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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