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Understanding Film

COM FT 250

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Critical Thinking

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 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Vanaria KCB 101 M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for two components: a lecture section and a discussion section. 5 seats are reserved until the first day of classes for incoming COM external transfer students.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 Vanaria COM 210 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
D1 Vanaria COM 109 F 10:10 am-11:00 am .

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
E1 Vanaria COM 210 F 10:10 am-11:00 am .

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
F1 Vanaria CGS 115 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm .

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
G1 Vanaria CGS 121 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm .

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Guarana M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for both the lecture and a discussion section.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Guarana F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 Guarana F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
D1 Guarana F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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