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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
Anna Brusutti
3.1
176 reviews
SSMS 2013
R
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
16 / 16 Full

SSMS 2013
R
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
17 / 17 Full

SSMS 2013
R
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
17 / 17 Full

SSMS 2017
W
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
16 / 16 Full

SSMS 2017
W
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
17 / 17 Full

SSMS 2017
W
14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
17 / 17 Full

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14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
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3.1
FAMST46 . A Month Ago

Don't read the readings; you'll cover them in the section. I took her in the summer. I had 3 papers, all were 3-page long (double-spaced), NO MIDTERM (for summer at least), and the final exam she gives you a preview of how the exam will be set up. You will pass this class.

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FAM46 . 2 Months Ago

I really enjoyed Brusutti's class. She is so passionate about film, literally an encyclopedia of movies. She is also hilarious and cares about the course very much. Her passion made me more excited for the course.

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FAMST46 . 5 Months Ago

Easy GE. Just do your work on time, go to section, and you're good to get an A.

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FAMST46 . 6 Months Ago

As long as you show up to lecture and make an effort to participate in section you will be fine. The issues I have with this course are that analysis of film from the perspective of form only tells you what you already wanted to know and cannot be used to create further or opposing insights.

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FAMST46 . 6 Months Ago

Her lectures were a bit boring since the material is pretty clear but the class is a blast. I'm a film major but I recommend this to anyone who needs their art credit and writing. We wrote 2 papers (3 pages and 5 pages) and watch movies during Friday lecture. Don't do the readings, they don't matter, just participate in section.

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FAMST46 . 8 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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