Course Descriptions
FILM 200. Introduction to Film Studies (4)
An introductory study of the critical and technical language
associated with the Film Studies discipline. This course will
include an introduction to genres, classic narrative form and
non-narrative forms, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound,
and film style. Students will be introduced to the major
resources and guides and learn research methods specific to the
field. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, writing skills
and research. (RM, PS)
FILM 300. Film Theory and Criticism (4)
This course introduces and practice influential ideas and
theoretical approaches in the creation and study of film (theory,
analysis, and modes of criticism). Emphasis will be placed on
applying knowledge of critical theory in research and writing.
(WI) Prerequisite: FILM 200.
FILM 301. Film History (4)
An introduction to aesthetic, industrial, and social history of
the American film which will include a brief survey of international
cinema.
FILM 421. Topics in Film Studies (4)
An in-depth study of a specific topic which may include but is
not limited to a specific film style/genre (e.g., avante garde,
national cinemas, film noir, documentary, independent cinema,
musical, silent, comedy, social drama, and Western) or film author
(director or writer). May be repeated once for credit when
topic changes. Prerequisite: FILM 200.
FILM 580. Senior Project in Film Studies (2)
Students will take this course in conjunction with another
upper-division course in film studies. Students will be
responsible for presenting a formal paper in the course. The
paper will be written under the supervision of the instructor
teaching the upper-division course.
FILM 595. Film Studies Internship (1-4)
Supervised internship for film studies students. Placement
is with a television or film production organization in the greater
Los Angeles area. The student is expected to work three hours
per week off campus for each unit of credit. Prerequisites:
Completion of 76 units and consent of instructor. |
