F/TV 1
Introduction to Cinematic Arts


Course Description

This is an introduction to the close analysis of film and television texts. The course will examine broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Covering a wide variety of media, filmmakers, and film movements, the course will explore the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
00858 F/TV 1 50Z ······· TBA-TBA Kristen Anderson ONLINE

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-04-10 to 2023-06-30.
Limitation(s) on Enrollment: Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course
General Course Statement(s): See general education pages for the requirements this course meets
Footnote:
F/TV-001.-50Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .


Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
General Education Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT or ESL 5

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment
Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.
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