HUM 120 - Introduction to Film

1. Interpret film according to narrative and dramatic principles
   1. Define narrative and dramatic elements such as character, plot, setting, motif, symbol, theme, etc.
   2. Discuss narrative and dramatic elements in a wide range of films featuring multiple and diverse cultures, communities, and identities
   3. Analyze narrative and dramatic elements in a wide range of films featuring multiple and diverse cultures, communities, and identities
2. Analyze film according to principles of mise en scene and cinematography
   1. Define elements of mise en scene such as setting, lighting, staging, and shot composition
   2. Define elements of cinematography such as movement of the camera, lenses, film stock, and special effects
   3. Discuss elements of mise en scene and cinematography in a wide range of films
   4. Analyze elements of mise en scene and cinematography in a wide range of films
3. Analyze film according to principles of editing and sound
   1. Define modes and elements of editing such as continuity, montage, parallel, cross-cutting, analytical, transition, etc.
   2. Define elements of sound suck as dialogue, music, and effects
   3. Discuss elements of editing and sound in a wide range of films
   4. Analyze elements of editing and sound in a wide range of films
4. Evaluate film according to the theory of style
   1. Define film style
   2. Analyze elements of narration, mise en scene, cinematography, editing, and sound as it relates to film style
5. Critique film by applying at least five critical theories
   1. Define aspects of at least five critical theories (Formalist, Genre, Auteur, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Marxist, Structuralism, Deconstructionism, Historical, Apparatus, Race/ethnicity, Gender, Queer, etc.)
   2. Discuss aspects of at least five critical theories (Formalist, Genre, Auteur, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Marxist, Structuralism, Deconstructionism, Historical, Apparatus, Race/ethnicity, Gender, Queer, etc.) in a wide range of films
   3. Analyze aspects of at least five critical theories (Formalist, Genre, Auteur, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Marxist, Structuralism, Deconstructionism, Historical, Apparatus, Race/ethnicity, Gender, Queer, etc.) in a wide range of films
6. Assess films from a diverse range of cultures and historical periods
   1. View films from a diverse range of cultures and historical periods, such as: Silent, German Expressionism, French Poetic Realism, Classical Hollywood, European Art Cinema, New Waves (French, British, Hollywood, Czech, etc.), Blockbuster
   2. Discuss the cultural context and significance of films from various historical periods
   3. Analyze the cultural context and significance of films from various historical periods
   4. Compare and contrast film technique, technology, and style among films from various cultures and historical periods
7. Create effective writing to demonstrate understanding of course goals
   1. Produce analyses or interpretation through written assignments
   2. Use filmic terminology appropriate to genres and/or theories
   3. Practice academic English and current MLA citation guidelines
8. Assess films from a diverse range of cultures and historical periods
   1. View films from a diverse range of cultures and historical periods, such as: Silent, German Expressionism, French Poetic Realism, Classical Hollywood, European Art Cinema, New Waves (French, British, Hollywood, Czech, Japanese Nuberu Bagu, etc.), Blockbuster, Indian Bollywood, Nigerian Nollywood, Japanese Jidaigeki, and Korean Hallyuwood
   2. Discuss the cultural context and significance of world cinema from various historical periods
   3. Analyze the cultural context and significance of world cinema from various historical periods