Course Descriptions
Film Studies
(FILM)
201. Introduction to Film Analysis. (3-0). Credit 3.
Fundamental aspects of film analysis and criticism.
289. Special Topics in… Credit 1 to 4.
Special topics in an identified area of film studies.
301. History of Film. (3-0). Credit 3.
Historical development of major periods, movements and styles, including several different national cinemas. Prerequisites: FILM 201; ENGL 104.
394. Studies in Film Genre. (3-0). Credit 3.
Study of a specific film genre, such as Western, Gangster, Mystery, Science Fiction; genre varies each time course is taught; movies are screened and analyzed along with assigned readings that explore characteristics of the genre and its cultural importance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FILM 201 or ENGL 251.
481. Seminar in Film Studies. (3-0). Credit 3.
Seminar on a figure, theme, style, movement or theory in film studies, with practice in the methods of research in film studies, culminating in a substantial research paper. Open to seniors enrolled in the interdisciplinary minor in film studies and to others with approval of the Coordinator of Film Studies. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: 9 hours in film studies courses including FILM 301.
489. Special Topics in… Credit 1 to 4.
Special topics in an identified area of film studies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.