An introduction to the study of film as an aesthetic and social phenomenon, and to various methods of critical analysis.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area F Writing
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Anna Brusutti
3.1
170 reviews
SSMS 2017
F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
0 / 7

SSMS 2017
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
1 / 7

SSMS 2017
F
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
0 / 8

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Spring 2024 . Brusutti A
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T R
14:00 PM - 15:50 PM
Fall 2024 . Brusutti A
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M W
09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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FAMST 46 Brusutti A Winter 2025 Total: 151
FAMST 46 Brusutti A Fall 2024 Total: 230
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3.1
FAMST46 . 3 Months Ago

This course was interesting and I always looked forward to the Friday films. However, I only missed 2 lectures the entire quarter, submitted well-written papers (B+ and A-), scored a B+ and A on the 2 quizzes, and barely got an A in the class. I admit that I am unfamiliar with film concepts, but still believe this class is unnecessarily difficult.

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FAMST46 . 4 Months Ago

Mandatory lectures where she pauses the videos too often. It's a film class just show the clips. Her commentary and lecture style in general is poor

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FAMST46 . 6 Months Ago

As a film major, I enjoyed the class and Brusutti's (sometimes disorganized) lectures because the content is interesting to me. I also thought the movies selected throughout the quarter (1 and sometimes 2 per week in class) were well chosen. But if I wasn't interested in film genuinely, I think assignments might be difficult to receive a high grade

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FAMST46 . 9 Months Ago

Brusutti is knowledgeable about film theory, but her lectures can be dry. Textbook is tedious, but Unstuck ai helped me ace the papers. For a GE, it's manageable if you stay engaged.

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FAM46 . 10 Months Ago

The lectures consisted of watching films for the majority of the class time. She would go overtime often by 5-15 minutes. The lecture attendance isn't taken but sections with the TA are. She doesn't care if you walk out mid lecture. If you plan to skip lectures, I advise you do attend the ones closer to midterm and finals season.

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46 . 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Anna is a good and kind professor. I attended her seminar and I love her so much. I recommend all students to take her seminar. But her quiz in 46 is always out of study question.

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