FILM 175 - The Art of Film

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

An introductory exploration of central features of film aesthetics, including formal and stylistic elements: color, lighting, editing, sound, etc. Exposure to a wide spectrum of types of films, including: silent, abstract, non-narrative, documentary and genre films, and the artistic choices manifested by each. Subjects are treated topically rather than historically, and emphasis is placed on mastering key vocabulary. The department.

Two 75-minute periods plus outside screenings.

May not be used toward the Major requirements.