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The way SFI works in and of itself, has made me more of a team player and made me look at the process of filmmaking as much more fun compared to going to some university and learning about it like it was just another career.

— Jess Martinez

Fall '08

The Language of Film

LOF1: Wednesdays; April 7-May 26, 2010
LOF3: Wednesdays; Oc. 12-Dec. 8, 2010
Instructor: Lance Rhoades
8 Sessions - 7:00-10:00pm
Tuition: $295.00
- 24 Clock Hrs.

The Language of Film is a course on the fundamentals of film analysis. Individual classes are dedicated to the study of basic elements of film composition (including editing, cinematography, set design, color, and sound) and the ways in which each contributes to a film’s meaning. The course introduces some of the major theories in cinema studies, including recent trends influenced by developments in the way films are produced and distributed. Each class combines lecture, group discussion, and extensive clip analysis.






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