A series of critical questions is posed to help understand the psychological and social meanings of displacement and alienation expressed in films by Lewton, Romero, Hooper, Russell, Lynch, and Burton. This class introduces students to Latin American cinema from 1960 to the present. It discusses the relationship between film styles and politics, examines the influence of Soviet art and propaganda on the revitalized Third World film culture of the 1960s, and considers how cinema by Latin Americans responds to emerging identities across local boundaries. Dramatic Writing Introduction to forms, techniques, and different types of dramatic screenplay writing. Dialogue, character development, and narrative plot structure.
Students complete a script for a short film.
Enrollment is limited to 15. May be applied toward the writing certificate. May not be audited. Elements such as dialogue, character, story structure, and scene building are studied in depth in a workshop environment. Emphasis on developing an individual style and a heightened awareness of personal themes.