Course Introduction

Welcome to FIL 3803C: Film Theory and Criticism I!

Film Theory and Criticism I is an advanced-level course designed to help you become better at observing, thinking, and writing about films, their design, and their meaning. Additionally, we will be investigating our viewership habits and exploring film criticism as a profession. If you have already taken Film Theory and Criticism II, do not worry! Film Theory and Criticism I and II are not connected. This is more focused on film analysis whereas II is more focused on theory.

 

Start HereCourse Introduction

In Film Theory and Criticism I students will sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills about films by closely reading, comprehending, and applying theory and criticism. The first half of the course is designed to intensively develop and evaluate these critical thinking skills, particularly as they relate to understanding the significance of cinema’s relationship to time, space, and culture as well as mise-en-scene, framing, sound, animation, and editing.

The second half of the course will ask students to apply their critical thinking, creativity, and knowledge of film history and theory to create a short essay film, a short graphic novel, or a short series of critical essays. 

Remember, if you have any questions about the course, you may email the instructor at anytime at amyerson@knights.ucf.edu or post in the general discussion. Also, if you just want to chat with your classmates, post in the student lounge! 

 

Do ThisGetting Started Assignments

Before diving into our first week of content. Take some time to work through a few more pages of information about the course. In this first module you will complete the following:

  • Review the Course Requirements
  • Review the Course Activities
  • Read Syllabus
  • Review Course Expectations
  • Review Instructor Introduction
  • Review Knights Online
  • Access Help resources
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  • Complete the Free-Write writing assignment for Academic Engagement credit, by 5pm on Friday, January 14th or as soon as possible. 

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