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Academic Year 2005/2006

Film Noir
FILM 309 FA

This course is an in-depth examination of the period in Hollywood's history in which the American commercial film presented a world where "the streets were dark with something more than night." Course will study predominant noir themes and visual patterns, as well as the visual style of individual directors such as Fuller, Ray, Mann, Lang, Ulmer, DeToth, Aldrich, Welles, Tourneur, Preminger, Lewis, et al., using their work to address how films make meaning through the maniputlation of cinematic form and narrative structure.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Major paper, oral presentation, final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Bi-weekly screenings plus extra required screenings as arranged. Enrollment limited to junior and senior film majors. American Studies majors may apply. Course fee: $60.00 Permission of Instructor Required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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