ENG 120 - The Art of Film
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 101
Description
This course introduces film as a source of visual literacy, intellectual and artistic enlightenment. It offers a historical perspective while analyzing film as an art form. Films are selected for study of cinematic innovation, genre and directional artistry. This course includes films from around the world to investigate different cultural approaches to filmmaking and storytelling. Students become familiar with some of the major theoretical trends in film studies and develop their own critical reading and writing skills.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Evaluate the visual, thematic and technical elements of film genres.
- Develop a cinematic vocabulary that allows them to become both critical and sensitive viewers.
- Recognize film as a primary vehicle for storytelling and sociocultural transmission.
- Apply criteria to judge a cinematic work.
Listed Topics
- Film genres including, but not limited to: film noir, silent film, international film, musicals, horror, science fiction, drama/epic and Westerns
- Film history
- The conventions of film including cinematography, mise-en-scène, sound, editing and acting
Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, internet resources and multimedia.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Culture Society & Citizenship
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/19/2022
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