The Evolution of Film Form

A number of auteur lectures that present the evolution of film form and film making techniques throughout the film history. From its early years, silent era, artistic role of editing, invention of music and color in film, various artistic movements, evolution of film equipment, up until the invention of digital film and VR techniques. The class will focus not on the history of film itself but more on the impact of various film techniques and equipment innovations on the film form itself. During the course the students will get to know films and film artists from all around the world, and will be able to observe how the cinema evolved and how it mirrored the changes taking place in the World.