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Archiving the Moving Image: History and Methods
FILM 368
Spring 2014
Section: 01  

Media history begins in the archive. Our understanding of the moving image as a medium and an art is founded on and shaped by the work of archivists. This class draws on the Wesleyan's nationally recognized Cinema Archive to explore the role of archives in preserving and making accessible our film and television heritage from the silent film era to today's digital productions. In the early 20th century, films were seen as expendable. Archives today are dedicated to preserving moving images of all types, including home movies, art installations, studio films, television, and video games. Topics include preservation ethics, copyright, the challenges of digital preservation, the history of the archives movement, and how archives work. Students will research different types of moving image archives and work on a group project to trace the lifespan of a film from production through distribution and restoration.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA FILM
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: [FILM304 AND FILM310] OR [FILM304 AND FILM307] OR [FILM307 AND FILM310]
Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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