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 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| AA |
Guarana |
COM B05 |
M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm |
This course is on the Film & TV Department's Fall 2026 waitlist. Please email filmtv@bu.edu for more info.
Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for two components: a lecture section and a discussion section. *If you are unable to register for this, we are working on adding new discussion sections. Please contact filmtv@bu.edu to learn more about a waiting list.
3 seats are reserved for incoming external transfer students until September 2. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| BB |
Guarana |
COM B05 |
W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm |
This course is on the Film & TV Department's Fall 2026 waitlist. Please email filmtv@bu.edu for more info.
Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for two components: a lecture section and a discussion section. *If you are unable to register for this, we are working on adding new discussion sections. Please contact filmtv@bu.edu to learn more about a waiting list.
3 seats are reserved for incoming external transfer students until September 2. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| C1 |
Guarana |
COM B25 |
F 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D1 |
Guarana |
CDS 263 |
F 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E1 |
Guarana |
CDS 263 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| F1 |
Guarana |
COM B27 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
|
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G1 |
Guarana |
CDS 263 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
