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Mar 14, 2025
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2022-2023 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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COM 145 - Contemporary Film Analysis
Topics covered within the class are cinematography, narrative vs. non-narrative structure, symbolism, genre, realism vs. expressionism, composition, and editing style. Course work consists of analysis of contemporary issues through screening and discussion of film/cinema work from numerous historical periods.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Produce a cohesive written discourse analyzing specific aspects of a motion picture production relative to a specific topic of study.
- Understand the fundamental differences between analyzing specific aspects of a motion picture and simply reviewing or summarizing its major plot points.
- Recognize and identify different styles of filmmaking and how these styles have changed over the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Draw parallels between narrative storytelling styles and techniques in film as well as in other communication mediums (i.e. - literature).
- Demonstrate a working ability to identify contemporary social issues and themes presented by each of the filmmakers and assess its impact on the narrative of the selected film.
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