Film Aesthetics and Genres

This course provides discussion and analysis around classic and contemporary film appreciation. A significant feature of this course is understanding basic concepts in film form, techniques and meaning. All of which are key in creating compelling films. It is a difficult thing to convince young filmmakers that they must read but without the knowledge of why and how to sway, it is impossible to make layered, memorable films.

“Every visual decision has consequences. Every visual decision has meaning.” — Cartoonist and Theorist Scott McCloud.