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Film Studies

Film Studies Courses
 
020E242F/G295F/G    

Film Studies 020E, An Introduction to Film
Description: A broad introduction to the study of films that will teach the basic vocabulary of film studies, provide an overview of the types of film and videos being made, and examine various critical approaches. By considering a variety of texts, students will learn to analyze and discuss film and video.
5 hours including screening, 1.0 course.
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Film Studies 242F/G, National Cinemas: Special Topics
Description: Historically and critically, this course will survey significant film ‘movements’ within one or more national cinemas (e.g., France/Russia/Italy/Japan, etc.) and their sources or causes. The specific national cinema to be considered will change from year to year.
Antirequisite(s): Film Studies 243F/G and Film Studies 244E (may be waived by permission of the Department).
Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in Film Studies 020E, and at least 60% in all subsequent Film Studies courses, or permission of the Department.
1-3 hour lecture/screening, 2 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Film Studies 295F/G, Film Directors/Auteurs: Special Topics
Description: This course is rooted in an auteurist approach to the works of a few major directors, and will consider both the manner in which these directors’ personalities are thematically and stylistically expressed in their films, and how their films represent major developments or movements in film aesthetics and history.
Antirequisite(s): The former Film 259E, the former Film 159E.
Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in Film Studies 020E, and at least 60% in all subsequent Film Studies courses, or permission of the Department.
1-3 hour lecture/screening, 2 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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