10 courses with the subject FILM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). A general introduction to the art of the film, the course addresses elements of narrative, composition, design, cinematography, acting, directing, editing, theory, and criticism. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 8. An introduction to world cinema, with a focus on the history of film as an art form and its impact on society, politics, and culture. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 7 (Human Diversity) The historical/rhetorical study of queer cinema in the United States provides a distinct opportunity to analyze the persuasive influence of film on the cultural constructions of sexuality and gender during the 20th and early 21st centuries. Students will view and discuss queer films presented in the United States spanning the time period from the early 1900’s to the present day. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Studies in a specific genre, such as the Western, screwball comedy, horror, war, melodrama, or noir film, with the individual topic(s) announced in the course schedule. Grade only. Offered each semester. Repeatable as topics change. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts).
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). This lower-division course introduces students to selected topics in Film Studies, focusing on the analysis of film as an art form, cultural product, and mode of communication. Topics vary by semester and may include studies of specific film movements, periods, national cinemas, studies of diverse film industries, or thematic concerns such as identity, politics, or technology in film. Emphasis is placed on developing visual literacy, critical thinking and analysis, and an understanding of film’s historical, cultural, and social contexts. No prior experience in film analysis is required. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit up to three times when taken with different topics. Course Registration
Supervised, practical experience in film research, analysis, criticism, production, distribution, promotion, or exhibition. Must be arranged well in advance of the registration period. A student may apply no more than 6 internship credits towards the Film Studies minor.
Independent studies in film determined by the needs of the individual student. A student may not earn more than 6 credits through independent studies in film.
This course guides graduating Film Studies majors in assembling a professional portfolio that highlights their academic achievements, creative projects, and analytical work completed throughout the major. Students will engage in reflective practices to contextualize their work and develop materials that support career and academic advancement. The course emphasizes presentation skills and the articulation of individual learning outcomes in a format suitable for employment or further study.
Source: Winona State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
