FLM 325 Cinema Studies
Traces the history of cinema from 1895 to the present in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, focusing on significant directors, movements, influences, films and terminology. Special attention is paid to the tension between film as art and/or as commerce. The course helps students identify important moral and philosophical issues raised by serious as well as entertainment films. It will also help students develop an appreciation of the artistry involved in film production. This course includes weekly screenings of significant films. (2 credits lecture; 1 credit lab)
Cross Listed Courses
COM 325