FILM350 - Contemporary International Art Cinema

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Contemporary International Art Cinema
FILM 350 SP

This is an advanced seminar exploring the aesthetics and industry of contemporary international art cinema. The class will research the historical construction of art cinema, its institutional and cultural support structures, and the status of art cinema today. The primary focus of the class will be cross-cultural comparative analysis within the context of theories of realism, formalism, and authorship. Featured directors will include Thomas Vinterberg, Lars von Trier, Guy Maddin, Tsai Ming-liang, Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhang-ke, Moshen Makhmalbaf, Abbas Kiarostami, Terence Davies, Krzysztof Keislowski, Pedro Almodovar, Agnes Varda, Aki Kaurismaki, Leos Carax, Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, and others.

MAJOR READINGS

Reading Packet

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Assessment will be based on class participation, a presentation, one short (5-6 p.) and two long (10-12 p.) papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance is required. Course Fee: $60.00. Additional screenings Thursday from 7-9pm.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: FILM304 AND FILM310

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A.

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

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 19)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

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