FS 445 - Film Theory and Criticism, Lecture and Laboratory

Prerequisites, FS 241, FS 245 and film studies or film and media studies major or film studies or film and media studies minor. This course analyzes film through classical theories developed by such formalists as Sergei Eisenstein and Rudolf Arnheim, and realists such as Andre Bazin and Siegfried Kracauer. It also explores modern film theories informed by structuralism, semiotics, psychoanalysis, narratology, et.al. in order to help students gain an understanding of individual films, widespread filmmaking practices, important film movements, and the cultural impact of cinema. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits