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

Sem: T-Behavior-Cognitn Film

Spring
2022
01
4.00
MJ Wraga

TU 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
PSY-314cf-01-202203
McConnell 104
mwraga@smith.edu
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. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: PSY 100

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