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CS92PROD
Cinema of Adventure and Action
FILM 342
Fall 2013
Section: 01  

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 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 appeal to audiences and its significance as a cultural form.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA FILM
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: (FILM304 AND FILM307) OR (FILM304 AND FILM310) OR (FILM307 AND FILM310)
Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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