Introduction to Film Analysis
FILM 310
Fall 2006
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This course introduces students to the analysis of film form and aesthetics using sample films from throughout the history of world cinema. Students will learn how to identify and describe the key formal elements of a film including cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene, editing, narrative structure, and narration. Emphasis will be placed on discerning the function of formal elements and their effects on the viewing experience. Each week will include film screenings, a lecture, and a discussion section; students will work closely with a writing tutor on each of the four writing assignments. This class is designed to be a general education course as well as a gateway course for those wishing to declare the film major. Important additional screenings will be held on Tuesday evenings. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
FILM ART, 7th ed., David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson
Reading packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
Quizzes, practical exercises, two 1-2 pg. papers, two 6-8 pg. papers |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance required at all screenings, lectures, and discussion sections. For the class of 2009, this course may be counted as one of two gateway courses for entry into the film major. For the class of 2010, this is a required gateway course for entry into the film major. Course fee: $60.00 |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:30PM; ...W... 12:10PM-01:00PM; Location: CFS100; CFS124; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 5 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:30PM; ...W... 01:10PM-02:00PM; Location: CFS100; CFS124; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:30PM; ...W... 02:10PM-03:00PM; Location: CFS100; CFS124; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:30PM; ...W... 03:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CFS100; CFS124; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 10 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 05 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:30PM; ...W... 04:10PM-05:00PM; Location: CFS100; CFS124; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 6 |
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