An introduction to film as an art form, emphasizing a study of the aesthetic and production elements of the
medium, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting, and editing.
Cover all the major techniques, how those techniques have evolved and how they create the meaning of the
film.
Be sure to include sections on (not necessarily in this order) mise-en-scene, cinematography, acting, audio,
editing, story structure and theme.
Use lots of specific definitions and lots of specific examples from films from class.
such as (trip to the moon film, the kid film, Singin’ in the Rain, Citizen Kane, On the Waterfront , Memento,
Bowling for Columbine, Do the Right Thing , Some Like it Hot, Y Tu Mama Tambien ,The Shining, City of God,
A Woman Under the Influence, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Chicken Run)