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FMMC0360A-F11

Methods of Film Criticism

Methods of Film Criticism
In this seminar we will study film criticism. Questions include: How does criticism combine description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation? What are the values and techniques of various methods of film analysis, such as genre, authorship and neo-formalism? What can techniques, such as plot segmentation, teach us about film narrative? How can criticism take into account the response of the spectator? Films considered will be those which raise particular challenges for the film critic. Assignments will include readings, screenings, class presentations, short papers, and a 10-12 page research essay. (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102 or instructor's approval.) 3/hrs. lecture/3 hrs. screen.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92814
Subject Code:
FMMC
Course Number:
0360
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FMMC 0360

All Sections in Fall 2011

Fall 2011

FMMC0360A-F11 Lecture (Grindon)