FILM2202

Introduction to Film Art

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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.55 / 5

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

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Carter E 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