FA 101 Introduction to Film (4 Credits)
Focuses on audio-visual narratives, with an emphasis on how the collaborative process of combining cinematography, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and acting constructs meaning and communicates ideas.
FA 125 World Cinema (4 Credits)
Introduces a comparative study of international feature films and their directors from around the globe, analyzing subject matter, theme, genre, narrative structure, character, film style and technique as expressions of diverse cultural worldviews and distinctive artistic visions.
FA 199 Selected Topics: Film Arts (1-4 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in film arts not currently available; this course is in development to be proposed as a permanent course.
FA 257 Literature Into Film (4 Credits)
Focuses on narrative analysis to illuminate the similarities and differences between literary and cinematic storytelling techniques, allowing students to see the strengths of each form. Aspects of literary and cinematic narrative to be compared include plot and structure, character development, point of view, figurative discourse, symbol and allegory and means of controlling and expressing passage of time.
FA 298 Independent Study: Film Arts (1-6 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study in film arts to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student.
FA 299 Selected Topics: Film Arts (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
