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Film Studies (AC)

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10202200E22252240A/B-2242A/B3310A/B3320A/B3325A/B3350A/B-3352A/B
4220A/B4230A/B4402A/B4450A/B-4452A/B
Film Studies 1020E - An Introduction to Film
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.
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Extra Information: 5 hours including screening, 1 3-hour screening, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Film Studies 2242F/G - National Cinemas: Special Topics
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 2243F/G and Film Studies 2244E (may be waived by permission of the Department).
Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in Film Studies 1020E, and at least 60% in all subsequent Film Studies courses, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 1-3 hour lecture/screening, 2 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Film Studies 2295F/G - Film Directors/Auteurs: Special Topics
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 159E and 259E.
Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in Film Studies 1020E, and at least 60% in all subsequent Film Studies courses, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 1-3 hour lecture/screening, 2 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Academic Calendar 2010 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Film Studies (AC)
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