Contemporary International Art Cinema
FILM 350
Spring 2006
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This is an advanced seminar exploring the aesthetics and industry of contemporary international art cinema. The class will research the historical construction of art cinema, its institutional and cultural support structures, and the status of art cinema today. The primary focus of the class will be cross-cultural comparative analysis within the context of theories of realism, formalism, and authorship. Featured directors will include Thomas Vinterberg, Lars von Trier, Guy Maddin, Tsai Ming-liang, Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhang-ke, Moshen Makhmalbaf, Abbas Kiarostami, Terence Davies, Krzysztof Keislowski, Pedro Almodovar, Agnes Varda, Aki Kaurismaki, Leos Carax, Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, and others. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Speaking, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (FILM310 AND FILM304) |
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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
Reading Packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment will be based on class participation, a presentation, one short (5-6 p.) and two long (10-12 p.) papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance is required. Course Fee: $60.00. Additional screenings Thursday from 7-9pm. |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: AWKS010; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 19 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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