Aesthetics of the Moving Image

How do films convey meaning, generate emotions, and work as an art form? What aspects of film are shared by television and videogames? This course is designed to improve your ability to watch, reflect on, and write about moving images. The course will be grounded in the analysis of cinema (feature films, documentaries, avant-garde, and animation) with special focus on film style and storytelling techniques. Study will extend to new audio-visual media as well, and will be considered from formal, cultural, and theoretical perspectives. Note to students: this course involves substantial streaming of films and television for assigned viewing. 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. screen

Schedule
11:15am-12:30pm on Tuesday, Thursday at AXN 229 (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Tuesday at AXN 232 (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
Location
Axinn Center 229
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