Film Course Descriptions

The very beginnings of motion pictures up to the 1950’s. A few contemporary projects are included to keep students in touch with modern times. Many films are viewed, and attention is given to details of the evolution of film and the people responsible for the development of the motion picture industry. Class hrs. 3. Offered fall semester.

Explores the nature of films in the last 20 years. Attention is given to the giants of the industry. Many films are seen, usually the best examples of their genre. Class hrs. 3. Offered spring semester.

An in-depth exploration of the major works of the world’s most esteemed film directors, examining their art in comparison with their contemporaries. In different years, the focus is on such directors as Bergman, Renoir, Hitchcock, Kurosawa, and John Ford. Class hrs. 3. Not offered every semester.

Students approach film as an art form, an industry, and a system of representation and communication. They study the important role of movies in our culture, learning how Hollywood has helped to reflect and shape our national image throughout history. Class hrs. 3. Not offered every semester.

This course introduces students to the aesthetics and discipline of film study. Students are expected to master critical and analytical skills which aid in the analysis of specific films as works of art. Feature films are screened and discussed. Class hrs. 3. Not offered every semester.

An intensive, production lab course which introduces the technical and aesthetic aspects of film style single camera shooting, while utilizing video cameras and equipment. Students conceive, shoot, and edit several short projects that are screened, reviewed, and critiqued. Class hrs. 3. Not offered every semester.