ART 211 History of Film
	
				Examines the merits of individual films in cinematic history and their relevance to the larger body of cinematic work. 
		
		
				This course looks at the way that films have changed over-time. This course e
		
		
				xplores
		
		
				 changes in
		
		
				 lighting, stage design, scene adaptation, plot adaptation, dialogue, 
		
		
				cinematography, 
		
		
				and overall presentation of films while addressing historical and contemporary issues. Presents a conceptual framework for critical analysis along with basic film theory and history.