Film and Television Analysis: An Introduction to Methods, Theories, and Approaches

Film and Television Analysis is especially designed to introduce undergraduate students to the most important qualitative methodologies used to study film and television.The methodologies covered include:ideological analysisauteur theorygenre theorysemiotics and structuralismpsychoanalysis and apparatus theoryfeminismpostmodernismcultural studies (including reception and audience studies)contemporary approaches to race, nation, gender, and sexuality.With each chapter focusing on a distinct methodology, students are introduced to the historical developments of each approach, along with its vocabulary, significant scholars, key concepts and case studies.Other features include:Over 120 color images throughoutQuestions for discussion at the end of each chapterSuggestions for further readingA glossary of key terms.Written in a reader-friendly manner Film and Television Analysis is a vital textbook for students encountering these concepts for the first time. Read more