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HUMN 1460 - The Film As Art

Credit Hours: 3.00
(3 contact hrs)
Analysis and evaluation of a variety of films as art media. Aesthetic considerations in film techniques; production and editing. Important feature films as well as film shorts will be screened and provide the basis for discussion.

Prerequisites:
None
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to classify film based on specific film related criteria.

Objectives:

  1. Distinguish, discuss, and write about basic film elements: i.e. script, camera, lighting, sound, editing/continuity, color, black/white, imagery and mise en scene.
  2. Identify the major stages of the film process.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to objectively critique a film.

Objectives:

  1. Through an aesthetic/objective vocabulary, be able to synthesize the film experience.
  2. Distinguish diverse elements within foreign films.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to discuss the interrelationships among the various components of film.

Objectives:

  1. Identify various components of film.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to defend subjective response with objective concepts.

Objectives:

  1. Juxtapose aesthetic and technical considerations within the film.
  2. Identify film elements.
  3. View specific films regarding various film elements.
  4. Discussion on findings of specific films.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Testing - quiz and full examination form.
  2. Classroom discussion - student participation in general discussion(s) and specific response to direct questioning.
  3. Writing - formal, out‐of‐class papers; informal, in‐class exercises.
Primary Faculty
Scott, Stuart
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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