Film Studies
Film Studies is for you if you
enjoy the art of film and the idea of learning every aspect of what makes a film a great one.
We study
cinematography,
the arts of lighting, costuming and makeup,
musical score,
art direction,
special sound and visual effects
and so much more!
It is a half year course worth 1/2 credit.
See syllabus:
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Film Studies
Byrne
Syllabus
Room 141
Text: The Art of Watching Film: Seventh Edition
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Weeks 1 - 5 Chapter 1: The Art of Watching Film
Chapter 2: Thematic Elements
Chapter 3: Fictional and Dramatic Elements
Chapter 4: Visual Design
Weeks 6 - 10 Chapter 5: Cinematography and Special Visual Effects
Chapter 6: Editing
Chapter 7: Color
Chapter 8: Sound Effects and Dialogue
Weeks 11 - 15 Chapter 9: The Musical Score
Chapter 10: Acting
Chapter 11: The Director’s Style
Weeks 16 - 20 Chapter 12: Analysis of the Whole Film
Chapter 13: Adaptations Chapter 14: Genre Films , Remakes, and Sequels
Chapter 15: Film and Society
Final: Presentation and/or Paper
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Grading Breakdown: 30% Homework/Classwork
30% Quizzes/Small Projects
40% Exams/Long-term Projects
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Potential Films (a few, not all, of the following will be viewed in their entirety in class for analysis):
The King’s Speech R Million Dollar Baby PG-13
The Graduate R Hot Fuzz R
Psycho R Casablanca PG
On the Waterfront NR Gladiator R
A parent permission slip will be sent home the first week of class.
Deadlines strongly enforced.