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Welcome to Lit. of Film I - Beginning Film Analysis and Lit. of Film II- Intro to Film Theory
In Literature of Film I you will explore the film making process and how you can understand much more about films if you understand what film makers are doing (cinematography, composition, editing, movement, and sound), and more importantly, WHY. After taking this class, you will no longer be a passive consumer of films and television but an active viewer and critic.
In Literature of Film II we will reinforce what you learned in Lit. of Film I and look deeper into the realm of film history and Film Theory. We will explore such areas as the Pre-Code Era of Film and its impact on the film industry, the Auteur Theory and Genre Theory, among other topics.
Film I
Ch.2- Mise en Scene
Mise en Scene, or Composition, is the careful consideration of where objects and people are situated within the frame. In this chapter we will consider the possible meanings created within the image on the screen and why the director and cinematographer chose to set up each shot as they did.
Ch. 4- Editing
Editing is truly where the storytelling of a film takes place. With an infinite amount of possibilities of what an editor can do with a film, we will look at the cadence of scenes, the length of shots, what type of editing is used and why. Great editing can make a film, and likewise, poor editing can ruin a film.
Film II
