Understanding Movies (13th Edition)
<DIV sercontent> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>A readable, accessible introduction to film </I> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Â </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Understanding Movies</I> provides valuable insight into how movies communicate and convey meaning to their audiences through a unique network of language systems and techniques. In a readable, accessible, and sometimes humorous manner, <I>Understanding Movies</I> engages students in the fascinating language of film and helps further their appreciation and understanding of why and how movie watchers respond as they do to different films.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Â </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Organized around elements of film, the thirteenth edition of this market leading text provides students with a new way of looking at films that are familiar to them through contemporary coverage and a visually engaging presentation.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Â </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Learning Goals</B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: </P> <UL> <LI>Understand film as an industry <LI>Discuss the impact of technology on the film industry</LI> </UL> </DIV>