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Step into the world of cinema and explore its rich history, groundbreaking movements, and iconic creators. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, aspiring critic, or industry professional seeking fresh insights, this is your ticket to understanding how cinema has shaped—and been shaped by—the world.

What You’ll Learn

• The Evolution of Cinema: Trace the origins of filmmaking, from the silent era to the digital age. 
• World Cinema: Discover how different cultures have contributed to the art of storytelling on screen. 
• Legendary Directors: Study the works of classic trailblazers like Akira Kurosawa, Alfred Hitchcock, Spike Lee and contemporary legends like Ava DuVernay. 
• Acting Through the Ages: Examine performances that changed the game, from classic stars to modern method actors. 
• Genre Deep Dives: Explore how genres like noir, Westerns, and sci-fi have evolved and influenced audiences worldwide. 

Class Activities

• Film Clip Analysis: Watch and discuss iconic scenes from global cinema, from Fellini to Wong Kar-wai. 
• Director Spotlight: Dive deep into a celebrated director's body of work, analyzing their signature style. 
• Cultural Impact Case Study: Reflect on films that have shaped societal attitudes, inspired movements, and sparked controversy. 
• Actor Focus: Compare performance techniques across eras, from silent film pantomime to contemporary naturalism. 
• Cinema Trivia: Put your memory to the test and win games and prizes!

Why Take Cinema 101?

• Expand Your Knowledge: Gain a comprehensive understanding of cinema’s history and its impact on culture. 
• Refine Your Appreciation: Learn to watch films with a critical and informed eye. 
• Discover New Favorites: Be introduced to a world of films beyond Hollywood, broadening your cinematic palette. 
• Spark Inspiration: Let the artistry of cinema’s greats fuel your own creativity. 
• Connect with Film Lovers: Share insights and engage in lively discussions with fellow cinephiles.

Cinema 101 is your gateway to a deeper appreciation of the silver screen and its role in shaping our collective imagination!

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Tiara Luten is an award-winning filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist. She is a lover of travel, museums and 90's R&B music. Tiara's artistic projects in creative writing, cinema and abstract expressionism, are threaded together by the desire to forge ahead on the spiritual path of the journey within one's self. This "yellow-brick-road" motif, along with her love for epic storytelling, have led to her creative and scholarly work in writing and visual art. Tiara's main focus is the craft of immersive, fictional world-building and creating complex characters.

Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Arts in Film & TV from Savannah College of Art & Design, Tiara has directed eight short films. She recently wrote the upcoming psychological thriller, Hi John, which was filmed in the UK. Tiara's award-winning thesis film, GODDESS, is an Afrofuturism ode to mythology, womanism and fantasy. GODDESS took audiences on a wild ride through the fictional land of Yonetica in the fifth dimension - where women rule everything. Her film and creative writing endeavors have afforded her the opportunity to study abroad in Wroxton, England for two consecutive years. Tiara also received a "Best Director" nomination from the Atlanta Women's Film Festival for the sci-fi political short titled, Transmission.

As a self-taught abstract painter, Tiara uses her work as art therapy and moving meditation.