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Academic Year 2005/2006

Film Narrative: How Films Tell Stories
FILM 102 FA

This concentrated study of film narrative begins from these premises: A film is not a book; film depends on its technology; film narrative changes over time; there are narrative devices unique to film; genre produces story, sometimes stars do, too. Two showings weekly, lecture and discussion. Film journal and final examination. This course will explore film narrative through the study of The Costume Film.

MAJOR READINGS

Reed, J., AMERICAN SCENARIOS
Mast & Cohen, FILM THEORY AND CRITICISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Film journals, hour test, final exam; group projects.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course fee: $40.00.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA FILM    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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