Communication 140 - Introduction to Film Studies

This course offers an introduction to the study of film as a distinct medium. It introduces the ways in which film style, form, and genre contribute to the meaning and the experience of movies. Topics include film as industrial commodity, narrative and non-narrative form, aspects of style (e.g. composition, cinematography, editing, and sound), and the role of film as a cultural practice. Examples are drawn from new and classic films, from Hollywood and from around the world. This course is intended to serve as a basis for film studies courses you might take in the future.

First Year SBS majors only The Communication Majors RAP is a program for students who are motivated to connect with other Communication majors. Students will enroll together in "Introduction to Film Studies" (COMM 140). In this course, students will explore what is going on beneath the surface in most of the movies, television, and visual media we enjoy. We'll decode the language of film through screenings of works such as Do The Right Thing, Vertigo and The Sound of Metal as well as short production assignments to both perceive and produce film at this deeper level.

See https://www.umass.edu/rap/communication-majors