FILM 1931. Topics in Film Studies. 3 cr. hrs.

Intensive examination of a topical issue in film. Specialized focus changes but may include issues such as women in film, minorities in film, regional or national films, auteur studies, genre studies, etc. Topics announced in Schedule of Classes.

FILM 2240. Film as Communication. 3 cr. hrs.

Nature and characteristics of the film medium as a means of conveying information, ideas and attitudes. The interpretation of film messages. Offered alternate spring terms.

FILM 2260. Film as Art. 3 cr. hrs.

Study and evaluation of film as an art-form. The various theories of cinematic excellence and aesthetics. A critical approach to film in all its contemporary forms and genres. Offered alternate spring terms.

FILM 2280. Film and Popular Culture. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of popular culture and its varied categories (myths, stereotypes, icons, heroes, etc.) applied to contemporary American movies and to some other popular entertainment, including television, radio, music and print. Impact of popular media on society, culture and values.

FILM 2290. Economic and Social Aspects of Film. 3 cr. hrs.

Examines the economic structure of the film industry, the effect that this structure has on the making and content of motion pictures, and the affect of motion picture content on viewers, particularly children and young adults.

FILM 2310. Film Production. 3 cr. hrs.

Basic techniques in how to make a film. Emphasis on preproduction (script analysis, story-boarding, casting, rehearsing), directing, editing and postproduction of short narrative films. Utilizes the creative use of camcorders, microphones, and the Avid editing system. Lecture/lab format. Prereq: BREC 2205 and BREC 2335.

FILM 2620. History of Film. 3 cr. hrs.

Traces the development of film as a distinctive mode of communication and an important art form within societal and theoretical contexts. Particular emphasis on films and the film industries of the United States and Europe.

FILM 4953. Seminar in Film. 1-3 cr. hr.

Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics.

FILM 4995. Independent Study in Film. 1-3 cr. hr.

Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.

FILM 4999. Senior Thesis. 1-3 cr. hr.

The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.