Undergraduate Film Theory and Criticism Course Catalog

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Film Theory and Criticism Requirements and Electives
Approved Distributive Requirement Course
Approved Interdisciplinary Course
Course may be taken again for credit

200 Introduction to Film (3)

A critical and analytical approach to world cinema covering film theory and the major film movements (Soviet Realism, German Expressionism, Italian Neo-Realism, French New Wave, Cinema Nuovo, New German Cinema, and Surrealism) from the beginning to present.

201 American Film (3)

The function of cinema in contemporary society as a socio-cultural, economic and political object, as seen through critical analysis of American films.

202 American Themes (3)

An introduction to contemporary critical and theoretical principles for interpreting American films which concentrates on a single theme.

300 Private Screening (1)

Eight to 12 narrative film classics per semester on a specific topic or theme.

301 Documentary Film (3)

Understanding and enjoying the social, philosophic, economic, and political aspectrs of documentary film.

400 Film Seminar (3)

A seminar which offers students practice in applying contemporary critical and theoretical principles to films in an advanced context. PREREQ: FLM 200 or permission of the instructor.