Understanding Film introduces students to key aesthetic aspects of film. Students study a variety of historical and contemporary examples of fiction and nonfiction films that illustrate the expressive possibilities of image and sound. Students learn to analyze, explain and write about these formal elements. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Vanaria |
KCB 101 |
M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm |
Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for two components: a lecture section and a discussion section. 5 seats are reserved until the first day of classes for incoming COM external transfer students. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| C1 |
Vanaria |
COM 210 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D1 |
Vanaria |
COM 109 |
F 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E1 |
Vanaria |
COM 210 |
F 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| F1 |
Vanaria |
CGS 115 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G1 |
Vanaria |
CGS 121 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Guarana |
HAR 208 |
M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm |
Students registering for COMFT 250 must register for both the lecture and a discussion section. *Sophomore standing required.
4 seats are reserved in for incoming external transfer students. Any seats remaining will be released on 1/20, the first day of classes. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Guarana |
EOP 276 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| C1 |
Guarana |
EOP 274 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D1 |
Guarana |
CDS 363 |
F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E1 |
Guarana |
CDS 163 |
F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
