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2007-2008 Gainesville State College Catalog 
    
2007-2008 Gainesville State College Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MDST 2300 - Introduction to Film


This course examines film genre. Students will study the schools of film criticism (the realists, the grammarians, the mythographers, etc.) and the techniques and conventions of various kinds of film types including documentary, mystery, western, science fiction, historical drama, women’s film, comedy, and the horror film. Students will examine films as cultural artifacts that can make important social and philosophical statements. Note: Duplicate credit is not allowed for ENGL 2300 and CINE 1100.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher.

Hours:
3 hours

Location Offered: Gainesville Campus