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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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VIDT 113 - Introduction to Film Appreciation
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and or ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing .
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2011
An introduction to understanding and appreciating movies and film. Students will analyze movies for narrative and storytelling properties, cinematography, acting, editing and sound design.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understand the historical and cultural context for films.
- Define the types of movies.
- Identify the elements of narrative.
- Describe the process and elements of design.
- Critique a movies’ form and content.
- Explain the role of the Art Director, Production Designer, Director of Photography, cinematographer, editor, sound engineer, and the writer.
- Analyze and evaluate a movie’s cinematography, performance, editing, sound and writing components.
- Participate in critical film discussion.
- Produce critical analysis and journalistic reviews.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Types of movies
Fundamental principles of a movie
Acting
Form and narrative
Editing
Mise-en-scene and design
Sound
Writing about movies
Cinematography
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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