FILM 120 - The Art of the Film

Credits: 5
Course is an introduction to the art of film. The goal is to instill an appreciation for film as an art form. Course looks at the breadth of film as an art form by covering aspects of film from the style, theme, genre, cinematic techniques, etc.

Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
Course Fee: $3.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques in film-making–such as mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, sound, sources for films, and types of films.
Examine diversity in our culture, as expressed in current films.
Demonstrate an understanding of creativity in cinematic production, with respect to style, cinematic technique, genre, and theme.
Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to respond to and evaluate film production using reasoned judgment.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.