In our intensely visual culture, it has become increasingly important to
go beyond passive viewing, to become informed spectators aware of how the
media work.  This course is designed to teach students how to recognize
and analyze the artistic and technical components involved in filmmaking.
We will examine how films, videos, and tv programs are made, studying
cinematography, lighting,production design, special effects, editing and
music.  We will also discuss different kinds of filmmaking traditions,
including narrative, avant-garde, and documentary.  Each week, in
conjunction with our topic, we will view works by some of the most
important directors in media history.  Throughout the course, we encourage
the mastery of film terminology--a first step toward visual literacy--as
well as the ability to analyze films and videos closely, relating their
style to their meaning.  C190 is designed for a wide range of student
interests.  It should interest the student who is intrigued by the cinema
and simply wants to learn more about it, as well as students who wish to
emphasize the media in their studies at IU, or prepare for a career in
filmmaking.