FLM 108 - Film Theory and Criticism 1

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

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Description:

In this course students sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills about films by closely analyzing films and applying theory and criticism. Students evaluate and develop understanding of the significance of cinema's relationship to time, space and culture as well as mise-en-scene, framing, sound, animation and editing. Additionally, students apply their critical thinking, creativity and knowledge of film history and theory to create a final film analysis. Focused classroom workshops build discussion of choices made in these creative-critical productions, illuminating the complex relationship between production and interpretation/criticism through application.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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