ART 1141 - Cinema Appreciation |
This course is a survey of the cinema, studying the major film movements in theatrical motion pictures from their origin to the present. The development of the cinematic art is traced technically, artistically, theoretically, culturally, and critically examining the aesthetic and production elements, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting, and editing. All elements of the cinema medium are examined, while film form and content are investigated through students' viewing major selected feature films. |