2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

FMA 112 - Film/TV/Media Reviews and Criticism


Description: Multiple approaches to the art and practice of film criticism. Differences between film reviewing and criticism, and the importance of audience, style and approach. Emphasis on story, director, acting, editing and production value. Practice film criticism through film viewing and discussion of films and through writing and peer reviews.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. A film's story, direction, acting, editing and production value
  2. Styles of film directing, storytelling and editing
  3. Film reviewing vs. criticism
  4. Audience, style and approach
  5. Evaluating indie and studio films

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Evaluate a film's story, direction, acting, editing and production value, and recognize different styles. (1,2,5)
  2. Identify the difference between film reviewing and criticism. (3,4)
  3. Write film reviews for different genres in studio and indie films. (4,5)
  4. Write to your audience. (4)