Film Theory

General

Prefix

FS

Course Number

496

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Major theories of cinema. The chief schools of thought from early formalism to contemporary post modernism. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the Upper Division Writing Requirement for Film Majors.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Synthesize and apply complex aesthetic paradigms relevant to the moving image arts.

Outcome

Conduct advanced visual analysis based on received film theories.

Outcome

Communicate persuasively in writing.

Outcome

Understand the historical context behind specific intellectual debates over the nature and essence of film.

Dependencies

Programs

FS496 is a completion requirement for: