Part I

Getting Started with Film Studies

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In this part …

• Appreciate the art of storytelling on film.
• Differentiate the contributions of film professionals, including screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors and many others.
• Gaze at film stars and go behind their glamorous images.
• Analyse film narratives, dissect shots and sequences, and understand the editing process.