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Steven Shaviro
C LIT 301
Seattle Campus
Introduction to the analysis of film. Covers major aspects of cinematic form: mise en scene, framing and camera movement, editing, and sound and color. Considers how these elements are organized in traditional cinematic narrative and in alternative approaches.
Class description
This class provides a general introduction to the formal analysis of film. Topics addressed include: the basic organizational elements of film (mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing), the effects of images and sounds, and the ramifications of narrative structure and of cinematic style.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Film screenings on Mondays and Wednesdays; lecture (with some discussion) on Tuesdays and Thursdays; discussion sections on Fridays.
Recommended preparation
This is one of the new core courses for the Program in Cinema Studies. Students should have some basic knowledge of film, whether from taking Comp Lit 270, or an equivalent level of knowledge.
Class assignments and grading
There will be three short papers and a final exam.
Each of the 3 papers, and the final exam, will constitute 25% of the grade. There will be some additional consideration for participation in discussion sections.
