FITV 1501: Understanding Film
An introductory study of cinema as an art form and cultural institution, analyzing cinematography, editing, narrative structure, sound design, and major film genres across cinematic history.
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Common aliases: FITV 1501
Study Resources for Understanding Film
Midterm (Exam 1) 2017
Midterm (Exam 2) 2017
Final Exam 2013
Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
Midterm (Exam 2) 2018
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 2) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Midterm (Exam 2) 2020
Study Guide 2
Quiz 7
Assessment Inventory for FITV 1501 (11 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2013 | Final | 2013 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 2 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 7 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 11 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
This archive catalogs 11 free educational resources and past exams for FITV 1501 (Understanding Film) at Fordham University, containing 8 midterm papers, 1 final examination, 1 quiz, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 5 distinct academic years between 2013 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Visual formal analysis: compositional elements, color theory, chiaroscuro, spatial perspective, and iconography in FITV 1501
- Art historical periodization: stylistic transformations from Ancient/Classical, Renaissance, and Baroque to Modernism
- Socio-cultural and religious contextualization: patronage systems, political messaging, and ideological symbolism in art
- Critical interpretation of masterworks, comparative artistic analysis, and historical museum curation in Understanding Film
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this FITV 1501 archive?
This collection for FITV 1501 at Fordham University catalogs 11 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this FITV 1501 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2013 to 2020, representing 5 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free FITV 1501 past exams?
All cataloged FITV 1501 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the Fordham University course syllabus.