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History and Theory of Film-making

628232 - History and Theory of Film-making
Faculty

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Department

Design and Visual Communication

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisite

-

Co-requisite

-

Distribution

3+0
This course explores the evolution of cinema, from its origins in 1890s photography to its growth in commercial appeal. Key topics include German Expressionism, Soviet Montage, the rise of sound in the 1920s, and Hollywood's golden era during WWII. The course also covers narrative, documentary, and experimental forms, alongside the historical progression of Arab cinema and its alignment with global trends. Students will analyze how techniques like editing, lighting, sound, and acting shape meaning, examine technological impacts on film, and explore genres and the legacy of auteur filmmakers.