How does what is shown in a film prompt viewers to draw inferences about what is not shown? This course introduces the concepts and technical vocabulary central to filmmaking and film criticism, allowing students to discuss films with greater awareness and precision, both in conversation and in writing. One emphasis of the course will be form and narrative. We will ask questions about the composition of the individual frame, as well as about the structure of the sequence, of the scene , of the story. Other emphases, include point of view, cinematography, editing, and sound.
Semester Offered
Spring