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Academic Year 2004/2005

Alfred Hitchcock
FILM 322 SP
Crosslistings:
AMST 336

This course presents an in-depth examination of the work of a major formalist from the beginning of his career to the end. Emphasis will be on detailed analysis of the relationship between form and content. Students will examine various films in detail and do their own analyses of the individual films on a shot-by-shot basis. Comparisons to other major figures such as Otto Preminger and Fritz Lang will be included.

MAJOR READINGS

TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Full-length paper, oral presentation, final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course restricted to junior and senior film majors. Permission of instructor required. Course fee: $60.00. Enrollment limited to 24. There will be two weekly screenings (plus extras)

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: FILM304 OR FILM310 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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