Film, Media, Theater 102 - Introduction to Film Studies

Introduction to Film Studies

Spring
2025
02
4.00
Bianka Ballina

TTH 01:45PM-03:00PM;W 07:15PM-10:05PM

Mount Holyoke College
126949
Art 106A;Art 220
bballina@mtholyoke.edu
This course teaches the basic concepts, vocabulary, and critical skills involved in interpreting film. Through readings and lectures, students will become more informed and sophisticated observers of the cinema, key examples of which will be screened weekly. While the focus will be on the form and style of narrative film, documentary and avant-garde practices will be introduced. The class will also touch upon some of the major theoretical approaches in the field.

This course is limited to first-year students.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.