3 cr. hrs. TO KANE Traces origin and development of motion pictures from early Lumiere films to pre-WW II era. There are screenings, analysis and discussion of significant films representing such topics as evolution of film grammar, German Expressionism, Soviet montage and the American studio system. FROM NOIR TO NOW Traces development of motion pictures from WW II era to the present. There are screenings, analysis and discussion of significant films representing such topics as Film Noir, Italian Neorealism, French New Wave, emergence of national cinema, and the American independent film.
Students develop production assignments in consultation with instructor.
CO19 or permission of instructor. Also examines application of these theories to advertising, marketing, community affairs, political campaigns and public relations. 3 cr. hrs. In addition, the course examines key issues and court decisions concerning social, political, artistic and commercial communications. 3 cr. hrs.