Introduction to Film & Media Aesthetics

CAS EN 176

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Critical Thinking

Introduction to fundamental concepts for the analysis/understanding of film and media. Key concepts of formal composition (e.g. editing, mise-en-sc?ne, cinematography, sound and more) over a diverse set of media texts. Foundational skills in analysis appropriate to film, television and moving-image media. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Foltz CAS B36 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Mts w/CAS CI200
A1 Foltz CAS B36 T 11:00 am-12:15 pm Mts w/CAS CI200

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Foltz CAS B36 R 11:00 am-12:15 pm Mts w/CAS CI200

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B2 Sparks Lin CGS 123 R 11:00 am-12:15 pm Mts w/CAS CI200

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B3 Lewis CAS 310 R 11:00 am-12:15 pm Mts w/CAS CI200

Note: this course was also offered during Summer Term

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