Overview
About the course
The Language of Film course offered through Stanford University - Summer Sessions introduces them to a range of approaches to cinematic analysis (authorship, genre, close formal reading, socio-historical considerations).
Different types of films (narrative, documentary, and experimental) will be surveyed. Classical narrative cinema will be compared with alternative modes of storytelling.
Programme Structure
Topics in this course include:
- Cinematography
- Film genres
- Close reading
- Film editing
- History of film
- Narrative, documentary and experimental film
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film Studies View 44 other Short Courses in Visual Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
- Have graduated from high school or secondary school or equivalent.
- Be a current university student or have some university or post-secondary experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
3699 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3699 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
3699 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3699 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Stanford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.