Understanding Film introduces students to key aesthetic aspects of film. Students study a variety of historical and contemporary examples of fiction and nonfiction films that illustrate the expressive possibilities of image and sound. Students learn to analyze, explain and write about these formal elements. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
A1 |
Guarana |
CGS 511 |
M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm |
Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for two components: a lecture section and a discussion section. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
B1 |
Guarana |
CGS 521 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
D1 |
Guarana |
SHA 210 |
F 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
E1 |
Guarana |
CGS 521 |
F 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
F1 |
Guarana |
SOC B61 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
G1 |
Guarana |
WED 406 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
A1 |
Guarana |
LSE B01 |
M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm |
Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for both the lecture and a discussion section. |
SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
B1 |
Guarana |
STH 113 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
C1 |
Guarana |
IEC B08 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
D1 |
Guarana |
CAS 204B |
F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
F1 |
Guarana |
WED 212 |
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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Note: this course was also offered during Summer Term
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.