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Have you ever wondered how filmmakers around the world use artistic and stylistic techniques to tell stories? Or how films' artistic qualities affect the way we make sense of their narratives?
This class will explore these questions by examining filmmaking practices like editing, cinematography, mise-en-scene, lighting, performance, and sound. Using clips and examples ranging from popular Hollywood blockbuster to international art films, we will shed light on those aspects of story and style that make films special. By the end of this class, you will be able to better articulate exactly why you love your favorite movie so much and point out elements of film style in everything you watch.
Dr. Evan Elkins is an associate professor of film and media studies at Colorado State University. He has been a film and media teacher for over a decade (and a connoisseur for even longer!) and has brought his interests to students around the country. He is also the author of Locked Out: Regional Restrictions in Digital Entertainment Culture. He grew up in Michigan and now lives in Fort Collins, CO with his wife.
In partnership with the Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea
The Chelsea District Library is a single branch library serving the City of Chelsea and surrounding townships. The library has 4 small study rooms, one medium meeting room, and the McKune room, our main programming room.