Module #1 Introduction to Film Criticism Overview of the evolution of film criticism, its significance, and its role in shaping our understanding of cinema.
Module #2 Theories of Film Criticism Exploration of key theoretical frameworks that inform film criticism, including formalism, realism, and psychoanalysis.
Module #3 The Emergence of Contemporary Film Criticism Discussion of the factors that led to the development of contemporary film criticism, including changes in the film industry and technological advancements.
Module #4 Influential Film Critics Analysis of the work and impact of influential film critics, including Pauline Kael, Roger Ebert, and A.O. Scott.
Module #5 The Rise of Online Film Criticism Examination of the shift to online film criticism, including the role of social media, blogs, and online publications.
Module #6 Film Criticism in the Age of Streaming Discussion of the impact of streaming services on film criticism, including changes in distribution and consumption patterns.
Module #7 The Significance of Representation in Contemporary Film Analysis of the importance of representation in contemporary film, including issues of diversity, inclusion, and representation.
Module #8 Intersectional Approaches to Film Criticism Exploration of intersectional approaches to film criticism, including feminist, queer, and postcolonial perspectives.
Module #9 Film Criticism and Social Justice Examination of the relationship between film criticism and social justice, including the role of criticism in shaping public opinion and influencing social change.
Module #10 The Craft of Film Criticism Practical guidance on writing effective film criticism, including tips on style, structure, and argumentation.
Module #11 Analyzing Genre and Genre Hybridity Examination of genre theory and its application to film criticism, including analysis of genre hybridity and evolution.
Module #12 The Role of Auteur Theory in Film Criticism Discussion of the significance of auteur theory in film criticism, including its application to directorial style and thematic analysis.
Module #13 Adapting Literature to Film Analysis of the challenges and opportunities of adapting literature to film, including considerations of fidelity and creative license.
Module #14 The Impact of Technology on Film Form Examination of the ways in which technological advancements have shaped film form, including the influence of digital cinematography and visual effects.
Module #15 Documentary Film and Criticism Analysis of the unique challenges and opportunities of documentary film criticism, including considerations of representation, ethics, and truth claims.
Module #16 Film Criticism in the Global Context Exploration of film criticism in a global context, including consideration of national cinemas, transnational production, and global distribution.
Module #17 The Role of Film Festivals in Shaping Critical Opinion Discussion of the significance of film festivals in shaping critical opinion, including the importance of festival premieres and awards.
Module #18 The Ethics of Film Criticism Examination of the ethical considerations that inform film criticism, including issues of bias, objectivity, and responsibility.
Module #19 The Relationship Between Film Criticism and Film Scholarship Analysis of the connection between film criticism and film scholarship, including the role of criticism in informing academic research.
Module #20 The Future of Film Criticism Speculation on the future of film criticism, including the impact of emerging technologies and changing consumer habits.
Module #21 Case Study:Critical Reception of a Recent Film In-depth analysis of the critical reception of a recent film, including examination of reviewer opinions and cultural context.
Module #22 Case Study:The Career of a Film Critic Examination of the career and impact of a prominent film critic, including analysis of their writing style and critical approach.
Module #23 Practical Exercise:Writing a Film Review Guided exercise in writing a film review, including feedback and discussion.
Module #24 Practical Exercise:Analyzing a Film Trailer Guided exercise in analyzing a film trailer, including discussion of marketing strategies and critical approaches.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Contemporary Film Criticism career
