Film Studies Courses and Certifications

Film and Cultural Studies

This course is an introduction to the study of film which is treated as a cultural artifact and as a form of art.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Film Studies

Discover the fundamentals of cinema analysis and film theory through comprehensive exploration of visual storytelling techniques and cinematic language.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Film Studies

Discover the fundamentals of cinema analysis, exploring film theory, narrative techniques, and visual storytelling methods in this comprehensive introduction.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Film as Visual and Literary Mythmaking

Explore the intersection of film, literature, and classic Western myths, examining philosophical aspects and creative techniques that shape mythmaking in visual and written media.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to View and Appreciate Great Movies

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Unpack the Components that Make Movies “Great” with a Professional Filmmaker.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 13 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Film and Television Art

Explore the fundamentals of cinema through visual language, sound, montage, and key historical movements, from early pioneers to New Hollywood, with hands-on analysis of classic films.

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• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Art and Science of English Movies

Explore the fundamentals of English-language cinema, from shot composition and narrative structure to genre analysis, while developing critical appreciation and film analysis skills.

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• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Introduction to Film Studies

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Explore world cinema trends, genres, and key concepts. Analyze major international films and filmmakers. Develop critical understanding of cinematic techniques and cultural contexts.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Mahindra Humanities Center

Poetry in Motion - Norton Lecture 2018

Explore cinematic poetry with acclaimed filmmaker Wim Wenders as he delves into the art of visual storytelling, movement, and emotion in this captivating lecture on the essence of cinema.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How Movies Move Us: The Power of Film in Shaping Public Discourse

Explore the transformative power of cinema with industry experts, examining how films shape public discourse, challenge cultural narratives, and inspire societal change.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Where in the World is America? - Perception of American Culture in Global Cinema

Explore the global perception of American culture in film with award-winning filmmaker Mira Nair and Black Filmmaker Foundation President Warrington Hudlin.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Introduction to Film Studies

The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the language of cinema and to help them recognize significant film movements and theories as well as filmmakers who have shaped the course of world cinema, along with a reading of key cinem…

• YouTube
• 1 day 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Feminism and Social Justice

6396 ratings at Coursera

In the course, Professor Aptheker presents a broad definition of feminism that serves to frame three significant events in the history of feminism and social justice.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Film Experience

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This course concentrates on close analysis and criticism of a wide range of films, from the early silent period, classic Hollywood genres including musicals, thrillers and westerns, and European and Japanese art cinema.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

人文清华云讲坛之《向死而生：传染病灾难电影分析》

中国电影家协会副主席，清华大学新闻与传播学院尹鸿教授带领我们回顾十大传染病灾难片，透过灾难电影，思考人类“向死而生”的人性选择。

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• On-Demand
• Free Online Course