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FILM 171ASound

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

The cinematic equation equals images plus sound. What are sound-specific properties? What is the relationship between sound and image? Course examines these and other questions through the creation of audio and audiovisual pieces. Students are billed a course materials fee of $161.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): FILM 170A or FILM 170B.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Studio
Mon Wed 2:40pm–5:05pm
Commun Bldg 130A. M. FrizWait List 20/20

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Studio
Mon Wed 9:20am–11:45am
Commun Bldg 130A. M. FrizOpen 18/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Anna Friz3.4 / 52.4 / 567%5

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