2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
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COMM 415 - Film Theory & Criticism

3 Credits
The course examines film theory and criticism from the beginning of cinema to the contemporary period. This course develops an advanced understanding of film as a complex cultural medium through the discussion of key theoretical and critical approaches.  Theoretical and critical approaches discussed may include: realist theory, genre criticism, auteur theory, structuralism, feminist theory, and journalistic criticism.  The course combines film viewings with lectures, oral presentations, group discussions, and written assignments.



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