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Summer at The Hall
Art of Film Class
Course Description:
This course explores the history of film, tracing its evolution from the birth of photography and the earliest moving images, through the silent era and the Golden Age of Hollywood, to the diverse cinematic landscape of the 21st century. Students will gain a deep understanding of how technological innovations and artistic movements have shaped film over time. The course is intended to familiarize students with the artistic and technical merits of motion pictures.
Students will critically analyze films with particular attention to mise en scène, cinematography, editing, and narrative style. They will explore major movements, genres, and auteurs that define the Hollywood oeuvre and world cinema. By the end of the course, students will be able to speak knowledgeably about the evolution of film, analyze key stylistic and thematic trends, and make cogent arguments about the quality and significance of selected works. Students will become critical consumers of an art form too often regarded as mere popular entertainment.
This course explores the history of film, tracing its evolution from the birth of photography and the earliest moving images, through the silent era and the Golden Age of Hollywood, to the diverse cinematic landscape of the 21st century. Students will gain a deep understanding of how technological innovations and artistic movements have shaped film over time. The course is intended to familiarize students with the artistic and technical merits of motion pictures.
Students will critically analyze films with particular attention to mise en scène, cinematography, editing, and narrative style. They will explore major movements, genres, and auteurs that define the Hollywood oeuvre and world cinema. By the end of the course, students will be able to speak knowledgeably about the evolution of film, analyze key stylistic and thematic trends, and make cogent arguments about the quality and significance of selected works. Students will become critical consumers of an art form too often regarded as mere popular entertainment.
Regular Office Hours will also be held to support all students.
Class Meetings:
Class will meet virtually via TEAMS from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting on Tuesday June 16th from Thursday July 23rd o Refer to the calendar below for all class meeting times.
Rising Sophomores: Fulfill their Art Elective requirement, opening 3 frees in an otherwise crowded schedule.
Class will meet virtually via TEAMS from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting on Tuesday June 16th from Thursday July 23rd o Refer to the calendar below for all class meeting times.
Rising Sophomores: Fulfill their Art Elective requirement, opening 3 frees in an otherwise crowded schedule.
TUITION - $500 per student
Sophomores:
For rising Sophomores, successful completion fulfills the CHC “Arts Elective” requirement. These students get the added benefit of greater Sophomore schedule flexibility, allowing them additional study time and freedom during a Cycle.
Enrollment is on a rolling basis, capped at the first 35 students registered. Mr. Shank will be in touch with registered students regarding course materials, online meeting expectations, syllabi, and other relevant information as the summer approaches.
Please reach out to Mr. Shank with any questions at shankj@calverthall.com
