Communication 140 - Introduction to Film Studies
Fall
2015
01
3.00
Shawn Shimpach
TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
33394
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.
Open to Sophomores & Freshmen only. 45 Seats reserved for COMM majors
This 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.
This 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.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.