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Undergraduate Film
Undergraduate Film
2016 Fall Term
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VISUAL CULTURE IN AMERICA (GI)
FILM 110
This course explores the history and enduring significance of visual culture in America. Themes the course will explore include the role of technology in visual culture, modern consumerism, cinematic representation, and the postmodern digital collage of contemporary culture.
CRITICAL WRITING IN MULTIMEDIA CONTEXTS (GH)
FILM 272
In this course, students will learn to conceptualize, structure, and produce analytical writing in multiple forms within digital contexts. Since such contexts are often multi-modal--layered with visual images as well as sound--instruction will include the analysis and appropriation of the visual and auditory in critical writing.
FILM GENRE (GH)
FILM 350
Film Genre examines the conventions, development, and cultural contexts of a rotating selection of film genres, with a focus on the stylistic innovations, recurrent themes, and varying interpretations of representative films and/or filmmakers. Repeatable with change of topic.
SHAKESPEARE ON FILM (GH)
FILM 354
In this course, students will study in depth the history, narrative conventions, iconic elements, and cultural significance of Shakespearean films.
CINEMA AUTEURS
FILM 483
In Cinema Auteurs, students will learn to analyze film in international contexts. The course will either focus on a director whose work crosses national and language boundaries or compare two established film directors, one working in English and one working in another language.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
FILM 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.