FS 241 - Film Analysis, Lecture and Laboratory

Prerequisites, FTV 140, sophomore standing, film studies or film and media studies major. This course introduces film studies and film and media studies majors to various theoretical and analytical approaches for the study of film and media. Specific attention is given to the critique of film and televisual form and content in its various social and cultural contexts, in order to develop critical thinking and writing skills. This course prepares students for their upper division film studies classes in their junior and senior year. This course has required lab and lecture components held at different times. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits