VID 100B - Movies and Media

Credits: 3

Description
Analysis of movies and media, the meaning of images and stories, cinematic narrative structure, genre criticism and auteur theory. A consideration of these core issues: What is film and what are its elements; What is film grammar? What are film stories, plots? How can we talk about films in ways that enrich our understanding and appreciation of both the art form and culture?

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze elements of film construction and deconstruction.
Identify and the meanings of stories and images.
Recognize, appreciate, and apply genre and auteur theory.
Articulate elements offilm history.
Identify human relationships, psychology, behavior, and emotional elements in the making and viewing offilm. (Human Relations)

Prerequisite: None