FILM314

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FILM314

Directorial Style: Classic American Film Comedy FILM314 FA

Crosslistings: AMST222

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	24	0	Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-4:00PM;	Yes	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

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

To be assigned.

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: $40. Preregistered students must attend the first class meeting or be subject to withdrawal from the course. Bi-weekly screenings plus extra required screenings as arranged.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Basinger, J; Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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