Nicholas Ray and Robert Bresson
FILM 461
Fall 2023
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Nicholas Ray and Robert Bresson are two master filmmakers who had opposite cinematic approaches to express their deep spiritual struggles. We are going to compare these two seekers, as a way to deepen our understanding of film style. This is a hybrid studies and practice course. Assignments will be screenplays and short analytical papers. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM307 AND FILM304 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
-Screenings by Nicholas Ray including:
BITTER VICTORY, ON DANGEROUS GROUND, SAVAGE INNOCENTS, THEY LIVE BY NIGHT.
-Screenings by Robert Bresson including:
PICKPOCKET, A MAN ESCAPED, MOUCHETTE, THE TRIAL OF JOAN OF ARC
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Examinations and Assignments:
-One 3-5 page screenplay with 3-5 page analytical paper included.
-One 12 page screenplay.
-Lead a discussion. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
-This course does not accept unexcused absences and does not accept late work. All absences must be cleared before the beginning of class.
Excused absences equal family emergency, illness, or religious holiday.
***APPLICATION***
Submit responses to the following Application Questions to scollins@wesleyan.edu by the last day of pre-registration. Optional: Attend Professor Collin's office hours to introduce yourself. Application not required if you have already taken a class with Professor Collins.
Application Questions:
Major or intended major?
Intended thesis (if any)?
Career interest after school?
Screenwriting course(s) taken?
Creative Sample (preferably screenplay or film, but could be anything) |
| Instructor(s): Collins,Stephen Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-04:40PM; Location: CFS190; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | 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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