Spring 2012 Credit Courses: Film

American Film, Reflections of a Century II: 1950–1999
Defining trends in U.S. cultural history between 1950 and 1999, as reflected in film. Topics include the re-introduction of realism, counterculture films, films by socially oriented and “new auteur” directors, and the impact of AIDS, relations between the sexes, and modern special effects. Aspects of cinema history are also examined, including the construct and use of certain genres, the relationship between cinematic realism and censorship, and the rise of independent film.
CSS3175.45 / 4 credits
FTF3175.45 / 4 credits
Michael Garber
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 25–May 9
Fort Awesome, Room 0137

Motion Picture Production Workshop
Using highly portable, digital camcorders and editing tools, students have the opportunity to plan and complete short motion pictures. The course includes instruction in camera operation; roles in production, sound, and editing procedures; and shooting video as film. Working in crews, each student concentrates on one of the production roles: writer, director, camera, sound, or editor.
FTF2240.45 / 3 credits
FTF2260.45 (second time) / 3 credits
John Young
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 25–May 9
Natural Science Bldg., Room 1013 (updated 1/25/2012) 

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 / $595
Michael Taub
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 31–May 15
Humanities Bldg., Room 1077

The Family on Film
Explores the many types of families presented on the silver screen in the 20th century and today: perfect/idyllic families, families threatened by divorce, dysfunctional families, eccentric families, families facing a crisis, and current notions of extended or nontraditional families. Also offered as CSS 3270.
Note: This is a hybrid course that meets 40% in person and 60% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details. The class meets Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 23, Mar. 15, April 12, and May 3.
FTF3270.45 / 4 credits
FTF9270.45 / noncredit option / $595
Rachel Simon
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 26–May 10
Fort Awesome, Room 0136

Updated Jan. 25, 2012

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