Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG260   19892-19915 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/31/88
ENG260 19892-19915 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Film Analysis
Understanding and enjoyment of film and its correlation to literature, art, music, and other disciplines. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG260   19892-19915 Film Analysis
1. Identify unique elements of a film script as compared to fiction and drama. (I)
2. Analyze the development of character and theme through visual and aural elements. (I)
3. Identify selected Camera shorts for type and composition. (II)
4. Analyze camera shots as narration. (II)
5. Identify ways to edit shots. (III)
6. Analyze editing rhythms as a means to create dramatic effect. (III)
7. Identify uses of sound as dramatic support. (IV)
8. Explain uses of music as narrative support. (IV)
9. Contrast personality actors and method actors. (V)
10. Evaluate an acting performance by physical mannerisms and voice. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ENG260   19892-19915 Film Analysis
    I. Film Script
        A. Comparison of a film script to fiction and drama
        B. Visual and aural elements of a script
        C. Character development
        D. Theme
      II. Cinematography
          A. Comparison of film composition to painting
          B. Camera shots
          C. Cinematography as a narrative element
        III. Editing
            A. Comparison of film editing to fiction and drama
            B. Editing terms
            C. Editing rhythms
            D. Editing as an affective element
          IV. Sound and music
              A. Sound effects
              B. Sound as a dramatic effect
              C. Music as a character theme
              D. Music as a supportive element
            V. Performance
                A. Personality actors
                B. Method actors
                C. Voice and physical mannerisms
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