FILM310 - History of World Cinema, World War II to Present

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Academic Year 2004/2005

History of World Cinema, World War II to Present
FILM 310 SP

This course surveys the history of international cinema from WWII to the present, and introduces students to the analysis of film form and narrative structure. Major movements and trends in Hollywood, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East will be examined, as well as documentary and avant-garde filmmaking. This course is designed to be a general education class as well as a gateway class for those wishing to declare the film major.

MAJOR READINGS

David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, FILM HISTORY
David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, FILM ART
Reading packet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, three short analytical papers, quizzes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance required. Course fee: $60.00.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A.

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: CFS100;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 150)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 60 FR: 60

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005