This course will now take place on Zoom. Participants must watch an assigned film via Netflix each week prior to class.
Well-made films capture our senses and draw us into different worlds or stories through the use of a fascinating variety of elements or “artistic tools.” We will explore four elements of film through movies that display exceptional use of specific devices from the film maker’s tool-kit: sound, editing, color and mis en scene (loosely translated as the design aspect of a film.) Along with the plot and character development, these elements of film contribute strongly to tell the story and enhance the narrative of any cinematic work. Movie titles have been changed to match compatible films available via Netflix. (see new titles below) Updated films to watch will include: Roma (Alfonso Curaron), Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Edgar Wright), Hugo (Martin Scorsese) and Inception (Christopher Nolan).