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CIN 208

Intro to Film Analysis

CIN 208 - Intro to Film Analysis provides students with the ability to critically analyze and critique film by understanding film history as well as film theory. Students will learn about the various genres, aesthetics, styles, and production techniques so that they can develop well-constructed interpretations and critiques of the films they watch. Student are required to write about films throughout the semester.

VIRTUAL LESSONS

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Introduction

Analyzing + Writing about Film

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Cinema Evolution

The History of Film

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Stages of Production

Development to Distribution

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Film Genre

Conventions, Formulas + Expectations

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Film Impact

Culture + Experience

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Mise en Scène

Creating Material Worlds

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Writing for Film

Intro to Screenwriting

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Film Theory

Realism vs. Formalism

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Relating Images

The Art of Juxtaposition

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Cinematography

Framing What We See

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Sound Design

Listening to Cinema

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Documentary

Capturing Truth

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Representation

Authentic Voice in Film

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Objectification

Visual Pleasure + Male Gaze

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Final Analysis

Critics Profile v.2

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