FILM 2202 Introduction to Film Art

Name: Introduction to Film Art
Rating: 4.55 (392 reviews)

The basic course introduces essential concepts of film techniques, history, and criticism and supplies the background for more advanced work in film studies. It provides some familiarity with the artistic, economic, technological, and social factors that exerted an influence on the development of the medium and the industry to its present influential role in cultures today. Critical reading and historical research lead to active viewing and to precise written and oral evaluations of individual films.

Course overview

Department: Film
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

Film Studies: Introduction to Film Art (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.55 / 5

Based on 392 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Carter Long
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.75/5
Kylie Rolincik
Fall 2026
Laimir Fano Villaescusa
Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.28/5
Tanya Desai
Spring 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.39/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Carter Long · Devlin Hall 26 Th 10:00AM-01:00PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Kylie Rolincik · Devlin Hall 26 Tu 10:00AM-01:00PM · Offered