Film and In-class Scene Analysis
Film 100, Introduction to Film Fall 2012 Semester (Main Campus)
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., Library 0146
3 humanities credits
Instructor: Dr. Ellen Kreger
Email address: kreger167@aol.com
(Please include your name in the subject line if it is not part of your email address!)
Phone number: (914) 376-7745 (h)—Please call between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Office hours: By appointment Monday-Friday
An introduction to the language of film, this course familiarizes students with the key elements of cinema: narrative, cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing, and sound. Focusing primarily on fictional narrative films, the course explores the ways in which filmmakers employ the basic elements of cinema to reveal character, convey plot and theme, and create meaning. Both “Classical” Hollywood style and alternative styles are discussed. Students learn to critically analyze films and effectively communicate their ideas in writing. In addition to a mid-term and a final exam, there are weekly assignments/quizzes and one paper.
Required text:
Padawer, Craig. Close Up: A Critical Introduction to Film. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-4652-0756-2. The book is available through the campus bookstore, but may appear under a different SECTION of this course. Make sure that you do not have a previous version of this textbook (i.e., the “preliminary” edition).
I also suggest that you buy yourself some type of book light or miniature flashlight. When we screen movies (and when you watch clips during the exams), the room will be very dark. Having some kind of light source will help you take notes. This light should be very small so that it does not distract your neighbor. I do not allow cell phones or other electronic devices on desks during class or exams.
Learning Objectives:
In order to complete this course successfully, you must demonstrate: * A fundamental understanding of fundamental film techniques and
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., Library 0146
3 humanities credits
Instructor: Dr. Ellen Kreger
Email address: kreger167@aol.com
(Please include your name in the subject line if it is not part of your email address!)
Phone number: (914) 376-7745 (h)—Please call between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Office hours: By appointment Monday-Friday
An introduction to the language of film, this course familiarizes students with the key elements of cinema: narrative, cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing, and sound. Focusing primarily on fictional narrative films, the course explores the ways in which filmmakers employ the basic elements of cinema to reveal character, convey plot and theme, and create meaning. Both “Classical” Hollywood style and alternative styles are discussed. Students learn to critically analyze films and effectively communicate their ideas in writing. In addition to a mid-term and a final exam, there are weekly assignments/quizzes and one paper.
Required text:
Padawer, Craig. Close Up: A Critical Introduction to Film. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-4652-0756-2. The book is available through the campus bookstore, but may appear under a different SECTION of this course. Make sure that you do not have a previous version of this textbook (i.e., the “preliminary” edition).
I also suggest that you buy yourself some type of book light or miniature flashlight. When we screen movies (and when you watch clips during the exams), the room will be very dark. Having some kind of light source will help you take notes. This light should be very small so that it does not distract your neighbor. I do not allow cell phones or other electronic devices on desks during class or exams.
Learning Objectives:
In order to complete this course successfully, you must demonstrate: * A fundamental understanding of fundamental film techniques and