The focus in this course will be on these film topics: composition, cinematography, editing, and sound techniques; in addition, the student will study narrative structure, thematic elements, and viewer response. Instructional films and readings will enable the student to understand each of these topics; furthermore, the student will view several classic and modern American and international films to exemplify and clarify cinematic techniques and concepts. The student will write and speak critically about film and its role in human culture.