Introduction to Film Studies Semester: Fall Year: 2015 Subject Name: Communication Course Number: 140 Institution: UMass Amherst The nature and several functions of film, including narrative and nonnarrative approaches to film communication. Topics include: the components of film expression (composition, movement, editing, sound, setting, and acting); designs in screen narrative; film's relationship to other arts and media; and its role as an instrument of social reflection and change. Comments: Open to Sophomores & Freshmen only. 45 Seats reserved for COMM majorsThis course was formerly numbered and titled COMM 240: Modes of Film Communication. If you have received credit for taking COMM 240, you will not receive credit for taking this course. Linked Course: Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously. Instructor Permission: Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only. Schedule #: 33394 Course Sections Year - Any -20192018201720162015201420132012 Term - Any -FallSpring Subject Course Number Institution - Any -Amherst CollegeHampshire CollegeMount Holyoke CollegeSmith CollegeUMass Amherst Section Number Introduction to Film Studies Sect # Credits Instructor(s) Instructor Email Meeting Times Location 01 3.0 Shawn Shimpach TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM