Undergraduate Film
Undergraduate Film
2016 Spring 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.
LITERATURE ON FILM (GH)
FILM 352
This course examines the complex cultural work of adapting literature to film. Through critical analysis of narrative fiction - short stories, novels, plays, graphic novels - and the films they inspire, students will investigate the history, narrative, conventions, iconic elements, and cultural significance of literary adaptations to film. Repeatable with topic change.
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.
FILM THEORY
FILM 485
In this course, students will learn how film theory developed, study the work of major film theorists, and analyze specific films using sophisticated theoretical lenses. Topics will vary