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Fall 2013 Credit Courses: Film

Introduction to Video Techniques and Technology
This introduction to the art and science of video production focuses on developing visual literacy and postproduction skills. Starting with an examination of basic video technology and traditional media aesthetics, all stages of the video production process are covered. Students receive introductory technical training and hands-on experience with digital camcorders, microphones, and nonlinear editing equipment.
FTF1500.45 / 3 credits
FTF9501.45 / noncredit option / $520
Katherin McInnis
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 9–Dec. 16
Room: Refer to the online schedule

The Horror Film
Charts the transformations of one of the most stimulating and complex of film genres, the horror film, from its birth in the early 20th century to the present. Students study how the Hollywood horror film has evolved through the years in response to contemporary culture.
CSS3260.45 / 4 credits
FTF3260.45 / 4 credits
FTF9260.45 / noncredit option / $625
Jeff Lieberman
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

American Film, Reflections of a Century III: The 21st Century
Analyzes trends in American cultural history as reflected in the movies from 1990 onward, with an exploration of precursors. Topics include the digital age, globalism, millennialism, postmodernism, and what is to come in the future. Students examine connections between Western civilization and landmarks of film history—cinema mirroring society and vice versa.
CSS3275.45 / 4 credits
FTF3275.45 / 4 credits
Michael Garber
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 9–Dec. 16
Room: Refer to the online schedule

History and Memory: Literature and Films of Atrocity
Students study historic accounts, memoirs, diaries, and cinematic depictions of such atrocities as the Jewish Holocaust, Armenian and Rwandan genocides, Stalinist and South African purges, and Cambodian massacres. Genocide and mass murder are dissected by considering the causes, methods, aftermath, and possibly the lessons learned. Also offered as ALI 3085.
FTF3085.45 / 4 credits
ALI9085.45 / noncredit option / $625
Michael Taub
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

The City on Film
“The city” is examined from some of the perspectives in which it has been depicted in film, beginning with early screen melodramas where the evils of the city are juxtaposed against the virtues of country life. Discussions range from the plight of anonymous individuals struggling for recognition and representations of the “urban jungle” in 1940s film noir to more contemporary perspectives. Filmmakers who incorporate the city as an identifying aspect of their directorial styles are also considered. Also offered as CSS 3235.
FTF3235.45 / 4 credits
FTF9235.45 / noncredit option / $625
To be announced
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 5–Dec. 19
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Social Psychological Theory Applied Through Film
A discussion of the constructs, theories, and ideas in the field of social psychology that are most relevant to contemporary society. Films that are rich in examples of social psychological theory are analyzed to facilitate mastery of these concepts. Also offered as BNS 3450.
FTF3450.45 / 4 credits
FTF9450.45 / noncredit option / $625
Kenneth Mann
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 5–Dec. 19
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Gender Expression in Film
By focusing on masculinities, femininities, and the space in between, this course examines the cultural structure of gender and investigates the various ways that gender is expressed visually in film. Also offered as CSS 3610.
FTF3610.45 / 4 credits
FTF9610.45 / noncredit option / $625
Rachel Simon
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 9–Dec. 16
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Posted April 15, 2013

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