Writing About Film for Modern Media
FILM 452
Fall 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
WRCT 259 |
| Certificates: Writing |
In this course students will practice writing about movies for various modes of new journalism: newsprint, books, anthologies, magazines, journals, and all forms of electronic media. Suitable topics will include examining movies for purposes of film criticism, history, cultural issues, and nonfiction modes, with the goal of publishing. Regular writing assignments on specific films (as well as films of students' choice) will be accompanied by readings and screenings. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly assignments and a final paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Writing submission required and should be submitted to jbasinger@wesleyan.edu by 4pm on Friday, April 8, 2011. Students should submit a one-page film review on any film of their choice. Sam Wasson, author of A SPLURCH IN THE KISSER: THE MOVIES OF BLAKE EDWARDS and FIFTH AVENUE, 5AM: AUDREY HEPBURN, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, AND THE DAWN OF THE MODERN WOMAN will be the instructor. |
| Instructor(s): Wasson,Sam Avram Times: ...W... 01:00PM-04:00PM; Location: CFS100; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | 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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