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COMM 220

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Introduction to Film

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Film

Description

This course introduces the technical and artistic elements of filmmaking. Students will gain an enhanced understanding of the early history of film, film genres and genre conventions, narrative structure, and cinematic techniques including: mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound. Course  
will also include the presentation of weekly film and/or film clips. Formerly CMTH220 

3

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Prerequisite: Reading and writing competency as determined for ENGL101

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Arts & Humanities (AH)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

Yes

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

Yes