FILM 101 - Introduction to Film Studies

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

FILM

Description:

Fulfills a course requirement in the Film Studies minor.This course provides an introduction to the development of filmforms, styles, and theories providing a basic aesthetic and socialunderstanding of film as both a mode of communication and ameans of artistic expression. It explores the interrelationship ofvisual design, motion, editing, and thematic significance, helpingstudents develop the foundational skills with which to interpret andarticulate the myriad ways in which films create meaning, and elicitresponses within viewers. The ultimate objective of the course is forstudents to become acquainted with a variety of film forms/styles,while developing the basic skills necessary to analyze and evaluate thecinematic presentations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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