COM 467 Advanced Film Analysis

Students will conduct deep analysis of films, delving into close readings of form and content, including character, dialogue, plot, mise-en-scene, camerawork & cinematography, editing and sound (diegetic and non-diegetic).  At the end of the course students will have an enhanced understanding of how multiple elements combine to create compelling stories and opportunities for interpretation in complex, primarily narrative, films.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Any two of the following COM courses: COM 335, COM 340, COM 360, COM 361, COM 370, COMH 390, or permission of instructor.

Offered

once a year