TMA 391
Introduction to Media Arts Theory
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Identifying and analyzing contemporary film and media theories, with application to specific media texts.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Title
Personal Framework and Values
Learning Outcome
Articulate and develop your personal framework of how films make meaning and implement those values in his/her own filmmaking. Film viewing and film analysis.
Title
Canonical Film Theory
Learning Outcome
Using canonical film theory paradigms and vocabulary, understand and apply multiple ways spectators construct meanings while viewing films.
Title
Film Theory Analysis
Learning Outcome
Competently analyze key film theories from 1915 to the present and apply them to specific film texts.
