FILM314 - Directorial Style: Classic American Film Comedy

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Directorial Style: Classic American Film Comedy
FILM 314 FA

Crosslistings:
AMST 222

This course examines the personal style (both formal and narrative) of various American film directors and personalities in the comic tradition. The course will discuss the overall world view, the directorial style and the differing functions of humor in films of each director and/or personality--Keaton, Lubitsch, Capra, Hawks, Tashlin, Blake Edwards, Billy Wilder, Jerry Lewis and others, covering the silent era through the early 60s.

MAJOR READINGS

TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final exam, major paper and oral presentation. Biweekly screenings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Film majors only. Enrollment limited to 24. Permission of the instructor required. Course fee $60.00. Biweekly screenings plus extra required screenings as arranged.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Basinger,Jeanine D.

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: AWKS010;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 24)

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006