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FILM309
Film Noir
FILM309 FA
Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 20 0 20
Next Offered in 9798 FA
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: $40.00
Permission of Instructor Required.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Bi-weekly screening plus
extra screening
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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