ENG 3260 - The Art of Film

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

English

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course surveys the principles of film form and explores the varied ways in which film conveys meaning. Through screenings of feature films, documentaries, and short films -narrative and non-narrative, live action and animated-students examine the contributions of staging, cinematog - raphy, edition, and sound and consider such topics as the intervention of the filmmaker in documentary films and the impact of the computer on contemporary film. Using models of film criticism from a broad range of international sources, students develop their ability to describe and analyze films effectively. Prerequisite: ENG 2150 or equivalent or departmental permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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