Classical Film Theory
FILM 351
Fall 2009
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This class will encompass attempts by critics and filmmakers to come to terms with cinema as an art form during the first half of the 20th century. These authors asked fundamental questions about the nature of film, questions that should be of interest to any student of film: defining film's essential properties, effect on spectators, artistic uses of the medium, etc. Theorists include Arnheim, Bazin, Kuleshov, Dziga Vertov, Eisenstein, Perkins, and Burch. |
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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) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Rudolf Arnheim, FILM AS ART
André Bazin, WHAT IS CINEMA Volumes I and II
V.F. Perkins, FILM AS FILM
Richard Taylor, THE EISENSTEIN READER
Dziga Vertov, KINO EYE
Reading Packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two 8-10 page papers, Bi-weekly reading reports, Take Home Final, Participation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Film majors only. Attendance is required. Film showings. |
| Instructor(s): Higgins,Scott Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-11:50AM; Location: AWKS010; |
Permission of Instructor Required
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