Introduction to Film Theory
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Film Theory
Overview of the course, importance of film theory, and its relevance to film analysis

Module #2
The Early Years:Silent Cinema and the Birth of Film Theory
Exploring the early days of cinema and the development of film theory in the 1920s and 1930s

Module #3
Classical Film Theory:The 1940s-1960s
Overview of classical film theory, including the work of André Bazin, Siegfried Kracauer, and Rudolf Arnheim

Module #4
Auteur Theory:The Directors Vision
Analysis of the auteur theory, its key proponents, and its impact on film criticism and theory

Module #5
Structuralism and Semiotics:Unraveling Film Meaning
Exploring the applications of structuralism and semiotics in film analysis, including the work of Christian Metz and Roland Barthes

Module #6
Psychoanalytic Film Theory:The Unconscious on Screen
Delving into the world of psychoanalytic film theory, including the work of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan

Module #7
Marxist Film Theory:Ideology and Economics
Examination of Marxist film theory, including the work of Georg Lukács, Louis Althusser, and Comolli and Narboni

Module #8
Feminist Film Theory:The Gaze and Representation
Analysis of feminist film theory, including the work of Laura Mulvey, Claire Johnston, and bell hooks

Module #9
Poststructuralism and Postmodernism:Challenging Traditional Theory
Exploring the impact of poststructuralism and postmodernism on film theory, including the work of Michel Foucault and Jean Baudrillard

Module #10
Film and Ideology:Representation and Reception
Investigating the relationship between film and ideology, including issues of representation and reception

Module #11
Genre Theory:Categorizing and Analyzing Film
Analysis of genre theory, including the work of Rick Altman, Thomas Schatz, and Steve Neale

Module #12
Authorship and the Film Industry
Examining the role of authorship in the film industry, including the influence of producers, writers, and directors

Module #13
Film and Technology:The Impact of New Media
Exploring the impact of new media technologies on film theory and analysis, including digital cinema and virtual reality

Module #14
Film and Culture:National, Transnational, and Global Perspectives
Investigating the relationship between film and culture, including national, transnational, and global perspectives

Module #15
Film and History:Representing the Past
Analyzing the representation of history on film, including issues of accuracy, authenticity, and ideology

Module #16
Film and Identity:Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
Examining the representation of identity in film, including issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality

Module #17
Documentary Film Theory:Reality, Truth, and Objectivity
Analysis of documentary film theory, including the work of John Grierson, Dziga Vertov, and Bill Nichols

Module #18
Experimental Film Theory:Challenging Conventional Narrative
Exploring the world of experimental film, including the work of avant-garde filmmakers and theorists

Module #19
Film and Philosophy:The Intersection of Theory and Practice
Investigating the intersections between film theory and philosophy, including the work of philosophers like Stanley Cavell and Slavoj Žižek

Module #20
Case Study:Applying Film Theory to a Film
Applying film theory to a selected film, demonstrating the practical application of theoretical concepts

Module #21
Contemporary Film Theory:Current Debates and Trends
Examining current debates and trends in film theory, including the impact of globalization, digital media, and social media

Module #22
Film Theory and Criticism:The Role of the Critic
Analyzing the role of film criticism in shaping our understanding of film theory and its application

Module #23
Film Theory and Pedagogy:Teaching Film in the Classroom
Exploring the challenges and opportunities of teaching film theory in an academic setting

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Introduction to Film Theory career

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Introduction to Film Theory ( 24 Modules )

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Introduction to Film Theory
( 24 Modules )

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