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ENGL 311L - How to Write Like a Film Critic

Formerly ENGL 311
3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded or pass/fail
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
This course explores both the history and the practice of film criticism, from popular genres like the movie review and “top ten” list, to more in-depth, analytical pieces and video essays. Students will explore how digital culture and the rise of online commentary, prosumer technologies, and aggregator sites have transformed the style, status, and function of film criticism. The bulk of the course, however, will be dedicated to writing, workshopping and revising film criticism as students produce their own portfolio of work across a range of genres. In combining history and practice, this course focuses on film criticism as part of a larger conversation about art, media, and journalism and helps students develop their own skills as film critics writing for a range of different audiences.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: ENGL 200  or ENGL 201  or ENGL 202  or ENGL 203  or CINE 101  or CINE 201  or CINE 202  



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