MSCR 2895 — Film Analysis
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ICusually offered: springtypical days: FBostonTraditional
Introduces the ways in which films are produced, marketed, and distributed, along with the basic elements of film grammar, from shot construction to editing to sound. Offers students an opportunity to learn how film analysis is conducted, including an introduction to the study of film genre, film history, and film theory. Covers basic concepts regarding the relationship between film and culture, including national and regional identity; the relationship between a film “text” and the audience; and the relationship between film and other forms of cultural production such as art, literature, music, and theatre. Aims to provide a nuanced understanding of a variety of cinematic works as products of specific cultures, times, and places.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 89% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 105% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 27% · T 0% · W 49% · Th 27% · F 73%
Common patterns: WF (49% of sections), MR (27% of sections), F (24% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Nathan Blake (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Nathan Blake (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (MSCR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All MSCR courses · Plan it at numap.app