FLST - Film Studies

Course Descriptions

 

FLST 1000 Film and Television Appreciation (3)

Students learn the aesthetic and technological elements in moving pictures. The course traces artistic trends and critical theories and focuses on visual imagery, sound, story, acting, and directing to develop a critical framework for appreciating the artistic aspects of film and television.

FLST 2050 History of Film (3)

Students learn the basics of the film medium and its development as an art form. Students view films weekly, discuss them in their historical settings, analyze them for directorial style, and evaluate them as forms of art and entertainment.

FLST 2060 Modern World Cinema (3)

Students learn the current trends, styles, and significant developments in the field of cinema.

FLST 2070 History of Animation (3)

Students learn the aesthetics and technical elements of animation as well as its development into a popular form of art and entertainment. This course reviews the work of a wide range of animation companies.

FLST 3160 Topics in Film Studies (3)

This course deals with topics related to film theory and criticism. Classes may focus on genre, individual artists, specific studios, historical eras, and film in other cultures. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

FLST 3170 Topics in Documentary Film Studies (3)

This course deals with topics related to film theory and criticism pertaining to documentary films. Classes may focus on genre, individual artists, specific studio or historical eras, and film in other cultures. May be repeated for credit if content differs. 

FLST 3599 Independent Study (1-12)

Independent study involves research work on a specialized subject or project, artistic work, or study of an interdisciplinary nature. In contrast to a practicum, the emphasis in an independent study is usually an individual pursuit of a specific content area. Requires the filing of official form and permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

FLST 4160 Survey of Film Theory and Criticism (3)

Students learn the major critical approaches to the study of film, including the auteur theory, structuralism and semiotics, genre criticism, and political and sociological film criticism. Students examine these critical approaches and apply these concepts through analysis of films. Prerequisite: FLST 1000 or FLST 2050.

FLST 4610 Readings in Film (3)

May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisites: Media major, junior/senior standing, filing of official form, and permission of the instructor. 

FLST 4620 Capstone in Film Studies (3-6)

Working with faculty, students will get feedback on their portfolio of work and from there develop a project or projects that will investigate their major area(s) of interest in film studies. Students will be expected to demonstrate an advanced understanding of cinematic formal analysis and will be expected to include historical and theoretical arguments in their projects. Prerequisite:Senior standing and permission of the instructor.