2011-2012 Academic Catalog 
    
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2011-2012 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCRN 101 - Foundations of Screen Studies


Introduction to film and related screen media, with emphasis on critical thought and analysis. The course begins with attention to aspects of filmmaking activities — such as cinematography, editing and sound — then explores more contextual screen areas such as art film traditions, screen genres, auteur theory, gender and representation, etc. Students actively analyze films in detail to foster an understanding of screen styles and meanings. Fulfills prerequisites for advanced screen-studies courses.