Psychology 314 - Seminar in Foundations of Behavior: Cognition in Film

SEM: FOUNDTNS OF BEHAVIOR-FILM

Spring
2020
01
4.00
Maryjane Wraga
T 01:20-04:00
Smith College
30334-S20
MCCONN 102
mwraga@smith.edu
Topics course: This seminar explores the cognitive processes underlying human perception and comprehension of film and the techniques filmmakers use to capitalize on these processes. We read and discuss empirical articles and view relevant examples of film. Topics range from change blindness and apparent motion to character identity and narrative. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.