Summer Online

Introduction to Film Genres

FILM 203--Four Quarter Hours

Jay Morris
Shannon Hall 215
Ohio University--Eastern Campus
(740)699-2489
morrisj@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

Special topics in film styles, genres, movements, and forms. Weekly screenings.

Prerequisites

SOPH, JR, or SR


Methods of Course Instruction

Blackboard course content, discussion boards, lecture notes online, email submissions, streaming lectures online

Course Objectives

Because the sports film has been successful and prevalent since the inception of filmmaking, we will examine the cycles of the genre. We will learn about subgenres each week as well. We will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking: shot composition, direction, acting, use of light and sound, and screenwriting. And we will learn how master directors combine the fundamentals of filmmaking with a few tricks of their own.
Hopefully after the completion of the course, we will be better equipped to answer the questions: "What makes a formula for a successful and innovative sports film?" and "Why do audiences keep coming back to see sports films when many times we can predict the outcome?"

General Course Requirements

Film analysis paper, discussion board participation, midterm & final exams; detailed analysis of two sports film

Materials

Required

Text(s)
Reading packet




Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2 exams - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: traditional written exams

Dates of Exams
TBD

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