How to Write Like a Film Critic
Course #: ENGL 311L
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.
Notes:
ENGL 311L and CINE 311L are the same course.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req: ENGL 200 or ENGL 201 or ENGL 202 or ENGL 203 or CINE 101 or CINE 201 or CINE 202