FILM 194FFilm and the Other Arts
Examines the use of artistic media within films and of films that thematically are about other media. What do other art forms allow for in terms of the story, the film's meaning, the gaze, and the spectator?
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): FILM 120. Enrollment restricted to senior film and digital media majors.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon 2:40pm–5:40pm | Commun Bldg 117 | S. E. Murray | Open 18/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soraya Murray | 3.6 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 64% | 50 |
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