Jun 30, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

FILM 4510 - Film Theory I


Survey of classical film theory including Soviet montage theory, realist theory, medium-specific formalism, and early writings on sound cinema. Weekly screenings.

Requisites: Permission required and (FILM 2010 or 2020 or 2030)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Analyze film theory and its relationship to the practice of film criticism and teaching.
  • Analyze film theory and its relationship to the practice of filmmaking.
  • Examine the relationship of film theory to other theoretical and critical practices.
  • Gain familiarity with the key texts and questions of classical film theory.


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