Introduction to Film
Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
THFM-1010 prerequisites
Taking THFM-1010 is a prerequisite for 6 courses directly, and opens 10 once their own follow-ons are counted.
Where THFM-1010 counts
Required by 1 program:
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (FILMMAKING)
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- THFM MINOR IN THEATRE AND FILM
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course introduces the student to aspects of the art of film through lectures, screenings, and some practical involvement in the filmmaking process. A critical approach to film in Manitoba and across Canada is developed through readings, screenings, and guest lectures. A selection of international films is discussed, focusing on their social and aesthetic impacts. A series of practical labs gives students some first-hand experience of film production.
Note
This course can be used towards the Humanities Requirement.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.