This course will help develop a greater aesthetic appreciation for film as an art form and as a reflection of society. Film Studies will provide students with an overview of the history, theory, and techniques involved in the art of film making. Students will study the components and history of film, analyze narrative structure, and discuss cultural issues found in a variety of films. Additionally, it is a course in reading and writing about film. Students will learn how to write a screenplay, explore film genre, and participate in various activities which will culminate in their own film script project. Successful films may be given a public screening some time in June of this year, equipment and student willing.
What is FILM STUDIES?
How do we go about studying film?
Film studies is:
1. A technological history emphasizing pioneers in the film industry and film technology
2. A study of techniques that asks “What technical choices are available to film makers?”
3. A study of personalities (movie stars)
4. A study of the relationship between film and other arts (usually theatre or the novel)
5. A chronological history of classical or important films
6. A study analyzing film in relation to society
7. A study of the history of movie studios, like the famous Hollywood studios
8. A study of directors and their work with film
9. A study of genres
10. A study of issues in the film industry, such as censorship or anti-trust laws
Additionally, in this class (since it's creative writing focused) we will be writing our own treatments, short film scripts, and writing film reviews (journalism, creative non-fiction, etc).
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