Film Noir
FILM 309
Fall 2009 not offered
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This course is an in-depth examination of the period in Hollywood's history in which the American commercial film presented a world where "the streets were dark with something more than night." Course will study predominant noir themes and visual patterns, as well as the visual style of individual directors such as Fuller, Ray, Mann, Lang, Ulmer, DeToth, Aldrich, Welles, Tourneur, Preminger, Lewis, et al., using their work to address how films make meaning through the manipulation of cinematic form and narrative structure. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (FILM304 AND FILM310) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
Major Readings:
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Major paper, oral presentation, final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Bi-weekly screenings plus extra required screenings as arranged. Enrollment limited to junior and senior film majors. American Studies majors may apply. Course fee: $60.00 Permission of Instructor Required. |
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