Videographic Criticism
FILM 313
Fall 2025
| Section:
01
|
Since the 2010s, audiovisual essay practice or videographic criticism has set the foundations for a new mode of film scholarship by editing, remixing, reinterpreting, and deconstructing media. In this course, we will explore the recent history and practice of videographic criticism and create original video essays and accompanying theoretical statements. Students should expect to spend several hours reading, writing, watching, and video editing outside of class per week. Weekly screenings and readings will include work featured in journals including [in]Transition: Journal of Videographic Film & Moving Image Studies, Tecmerin Journal of Audiovisual Essays, ASAP/Review, and others. Prior experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is helpful but is not required. Students will produce weekly video essay exercises, write two short papers, and create a final project video essay. |
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA WRCT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM304 AND FILM307 |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Film Studies Minor)(Film Studies) |
|
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings will be provided by the instructor, including: The Videographic Essay: Practice and Pedagogy by Christian Keathley, Jason Mittell and Catherine Grant
|
Examinations and Assignments:
Two short papers, weekly video assignments, in-class workshops of videos in progress, lead one class discussion, final video essay |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students are required to have an external hard drive to store their video projects.
This course is intended for current Film Studies majors and minors. Sophomores enrolled in FILM 307 are welcome to submit a POI request.
Interested students should fill out this Google form application ASAP during pre-registration indicating your academic interests and why you hope to enroll in this course. This form is due no later than April 10.
Google Application Form: https://forms.gle/uiU3wy5bfZ8Tp3C37
In addition, you must submit a POI request to be considered for this course:
Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click Add to My Courses and to request a P |
| Instructor(s): Shepard,Sadia Times: .M..... 01:20PM-04:10PM; ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 9 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
|
|