LIT 114 Introduction to the Film as Literature 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the critical study of film as literature in which students learn to "read," discuss, interpret and write about films with greater awareness, clarity and skill. In accord with a literary approach, films are analyzed in terms of their plot, setting, characterization, theme and point of view. Students also learn to recognize and interpret role casting, acting, camera movement, musical score, lighting and other basic elements of film play in their response to films. R, W2, 11 (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours) IAI: HF 908