Cinema of Adventure and Action
FILM 342
Spring 2021 not offered
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The action film reached new heights of popular and commercial success during the 1980s and 1990s, but it is a form of cinema with a long history. This course will examine the genre from cultural, technological, aesthetic, and economic perspectives. We will trace the roots of action cinema in slapstick, early cinema, and movie serials over to the historical adventure film, and, finally, to contemporary action movies in both Hollywood and international cinema. We will also cover conventions of narrative structure, character, star persona, and film style, as well as the genre's appeal to audiences and its significance as a cultural form. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM304 AND FILM307 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
Major Readings:
THE ROMANCE OF ADVENTURE, Brian Taves
PLANET HONG KONG, David Bordwell
Reading Packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prerequisites: FILM304 OR FILM310
Attendance is required. Film showings. Film majors only. |
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