FILM 125 - Film Interpretation

5 credits

Recommended Preparation
ENGL& 101.

Prerequisites
ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101.

Film interpretation is a survey course providing the student with a solid background in structural analysis and appreciation of film as an art form. All of the elements that make up the film experience are examined, including the contributions of producers, scriptwriters, directors, actors, cinematographers, editors and designers.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
2 guided practice hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies humanities distribution area B requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon completing Film Interpretation, students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the form and content of film
- comprehending the complex characters, themes and ideas in the films
- understanding the structural and technical formal elements of film
Articulate the relationship between films and their audience
- Interpreting details both intentional and unintentional
- Connecting films to cultural, historical, economic, and technological contexts
Craft meaningful responses to a wide variety of films
- engaging in logical, evidence-backed discussion of the meaning and art of the films
- analyzing and synthesizing ideas from the films for a variety of purposes
- thinking critically about the films, and about one’s own responses