ENG 260 - The Art of Film

Semester Hours: 3
Film is arguably the most powerful artistic medium of the last century, both as a vehicle for personal expression and a source of cultural impact. This class instructs students how to appreciate and understand this influential art form, introducing them to the language of filmmaking and film analysis. We explore the elements of film as an art form – from motion and sound to editing and narrative structure – and survey how these tools of visual storytelling have developed across the years or through different genres and traditions. Students will be required to engage in their own filmmaking activities as part of the analytical process. NOTE: Students will need access to a personal device that allows for digital filmmaking.

Pre-requisites: GEN 100 - College Writing Workshop and GEN 101 - Reading Workshop.

Offered: Spring, odd years.