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 Department:    ENGL

 Course #:    115

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500602

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

A survey of the history of film and the development of cinematic technique. Course includes written and oral analysis of selected works.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the major historical and technological developments in film
2. Recognize and be able to apply different critical approaches to understanding films.
3. Develop and use vocabulary of cinematic terms necessary for the understanding and discussion of film meaning.
4. Understand the elements of mise-en-scene and film editing and how these create film meaning.
5. Develop the visual and listening skills necessary to analyze and discuss films.
6. Relate films to their cultural heritage and historical context.
7. Through viewings, reading, and discussion, be able to understand different points-of view, perspectives, cultures, and values and articulate these.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Film history: General history of the development of the technology of film and sound, development and decline of studio production, cultural an historical contexts.
2. Film techniques: Mise-en-scene (sets, etc. as well as shot composition), editing techniques, shot sequencing, synchronous and non-synchronous sound and the relationship of these to narratives and narrative meaning.
3. Film analysis: The application of historical, cultural, and technical elements to the analysis of specific films.