VACA2250 — Art In Film
4.5 Credits Students will examine the aesthetics of the art form (cinematography, sound and editing) and gain a greater understanding of the entire film making process. Students will also increase their appreciation for film as an art form, and discuss form, content, and the socio-historical context of the medium through the study of important movements in International cinema. Beyond analyzing the components of film making, students will delve into basic concepts of film theory, including the auteur theory, genre theory, the issue of audience identification and the concept of visual pleasure in narrative cinema. Students will also discuss the depiction of gender, race and class on the screen.