Film Studies Courses and Certifications

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

South China University of Technology

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

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.

• XuetangX
• 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

Ocean University of China

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.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Liaoning University of International Business

影视鉴赏

Explore the artistry and cultural impact of cinema through carefully selected international films, developing critical appreciation skills and aesthetic understanding while examining diverse themes and storytelling techniques.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

South China University of Technology

英语电影与文化

Dive into English-language films through a cultural lens, mastering cinematic techniques, narrative analysis, and critical theory while developing sophisticated film appreciation and interpretation skills.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics

影视鉴赏

Dive into the art of film appreciation through 200+ classic movie clips, exploring cinematography, aesthetics, film movements, and the evolution of Chinese cinema while developing critical analysis skills.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Ocean University of China

世界优秀影片赏析

探索20部来自9个国家的经典电影艺术，通过专业团队深入解析电影语言、艺术表现和人文内涵，提升鉴赏能力和思辨素养，感受不同文化的魅力。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

纪录片专题研究

Dive into documentary filmmaking through comprehensive study of historical milestones, creative techniques, editing approaches, and narrative styles while developing practical production skills for new media environments.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

光影中的文本

Explore the artistic elements, psychological depth, and social impact of filmmaking through visual-audio language, cultural reflections, and psychological theories in cinema.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course