Film Studies
Film Studies is an overview of the early beginnings of American film directing and the visual language techniques that directors & cinematographers utilize
(semester, an Appreciation Course, not a production class).
(semester, an Appreciation Course, not a production class).
- view films in their entirety, or some clips (M107 or theater)
- read interviews of directors and film critics
- read film history reviews and summaries from AMC filmsite.org
- use digital video cameras to demonstrate understanding of camera shots
- use digital video cameras and film slate/clapper to understanding the classic Hollywood film shooting style
- view many behind-the-scenes documentaries (PBS American Cinema excerpts)
- use internet and make Power Points
- take multiple choice tests on film's storyline, cinematography, and production history (lecture)
- practice the elements of sound design by experimenting with Garage Band
- practice the use of storyboards in film and cartoons
- understand 3-point lighting and lighting style of 1930's
- understand in detail various aspects of production and their contribution to "story, theme & message"
- Production Areas: camera work, editing, costumes, Special Effects, sound design, music, script structure, props, foley art, lighting, movie acting, and directing
- view voice-over actors recording
- understand the evolution of silent film to sound pictures
- minimum homework as this class was solely designed to marry with Required Semester of Health
“If people are not taught the language of sound and images, shouldn’t they be considered as illiterate as if they left college without being able to read or write?”~ George Lucas