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To Understand Film as an Art Form

• Analyze films in terms of aesthetics, narrative structure, cinematography, and editing.

• Appreciate film as a unique medium of visual storytelling.

To Explore Historical and Cultural Contexts

• Study the evolution of world and regional cinema.

• Understand how films reflect and shape society, politics, and culture.

To Develop Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

• Learn to interpret themes, symbols, and visual techniques.

• Apply various theoretical approaches (e.g., feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytic) to film analysis.

To Understand the Language of Cinema

• Gain familiarity with film vocabulary (mise-en-scène, montage, diegesis, etc.).

• Learn how filmmakers use visual and sound elements to convey meaning.

To Encourage Film Appreciation

• Cultivate the ability to watch films with a critical, artistic, and empathetic lens.

• Promote informed and respectful discussion of cinema.

To Examine Genres and Conventions

• Understand how different genres function and evolve over time.

• Analyze the use of genre conventions and audience expectations.

To Study Global and Local Cinemas

• Compare cinema traditions across countries and cultures.

• Focus on Indian and regional