ENG 228 - Studies in Film Genre

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 website

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.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024