In this course, students will examine film as an art form, a means of expression, and as entertainment.  We will be analyzing several films with a critical eye. We will explore both the conceptual and technical elements of these films in an attempt to develop a greater aesthetic and visual vocabulary. Cinema is a unique and captivating art form.  Through discussions, viewings, student created work, and readings we will explore the some of the most innovative and exciting musicals ever recorded.