ENG 228 - Studies in Film Genre

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a critical examination of significant films. Films representing a variety of genres (western, film noir, screwball comedy, etc) and countries will be viewed and analyzed.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100.

Course Topics:

Elements of Film
Genre Studies
Scene Analysis (Setting, Subjects, Composition)
Cinematography (Film Stock, Camera Movement, Lighting, and Digital Cinematography)
Sound
MLA Guidelines for Research

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Windows 2000 or newer
Ability to format papers as .docs, .doc, .rtf, or .html
Internet access

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Employ the basic technical and critical vocabulary of film.
Relate techniques associated with film genres and genre studies.
Evaluate a film based on the technical elements associated with a genre.
Evaluate a film based on the narrative techniques associated with a genre.
Develop MLA research skills in the study of film and film genres.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021