FILMSTUD 101: Fundamentals of Cinematic Analysis (FILMSTUD 301)
The close analysis of film. Emphasis is on formal and narrative techniques in structure and style, and detailed readings of brief sequences. Elements such as cinematography, mise-en-scène, composition, sound, and performance. Films from various historical periods, national cinemas, directors, and genres. Prerequisite:
FILMSTUD 4 or equivalent. Recommended:
ARTHIST 1 or
FILMSTUD 102. Course can be repeated twice for a max of 8 units.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 12 units total)
FILMSTUD 114: Introduction to Comics (FILMSTUD 314)
The modern medium of comics, a history that spans 150 years. The flexibility of the medium encountered through the genres of humorous and dramatic comic strips, superheroes, undergrounds, independents, journalism, and autobiography. Innovative creators including McCay, Kirby, Barry, Ware, and critical writings including McCloud, Eisner, Groenstee. Topics include text/image relations, panel-to-panel relations, the page, caricature, sequence, seriality, comics in the context of the fine arts, and relations to other media.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
FILMSTUD 116: International Documentary (FILMSTUD 316)
Historical, aesthetic, and formal developments of documentary through nonfiction films in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Meltzer, J. (PI)
FILMSTUD 245B: History and Politics in Russian and Eastern European Cinema (FILMSTUD 445B, REES 301B)
From 1945 to the mid-80s, emphasizing Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and Yugoslav contexts. The relationship between art and politics; postwar establishment of film industries; and emergence of national film movements such as the Polish school, Czech new wave, and new Yugoslav film. Thematic and aesthetic preoccupations of filmmakers such as Wajda, Jancso, Forman, and Kusturica.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Levi, P. (PI)
FILMSTUD 297: Honors Thesis Writing
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
1 times
(up to 5 units total)
FILMSTUD 299: Independent Study: Film and Media Studies
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Bukatman, S. (PI)
;
Krawitz, J. (PI)
;
Levi, P. (PI)
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Instructors:
Bukatman, S. (PI)
;
Krawitz, J. (PI)
;
Levi, P. (PI)
;
Ma, J. (PI)
;
Mediratta, S. (PI)
;
Meltzer, J. (PI)
;
Samuelson, K. (PI)
;
Tobin, A. (PI)
FILMSTUD 301: Fundamentals of Cinematic Analysis (FILMSTUD 101)
The close analysis of film. Emphasis is on formal and narrative techniques in structure and style, and detailed readings of brief sequences. Elements such as cinematography, mise-en-scène, composition, sound, and performance. Films from various historical periods, national cinemas, directors, and genres. Prerequisite:
FILMSTUD 4 or equivalent. Recommended:
ARTHIST 1 or
FILMSTUD 102. Course can be repeated twice for a max of 8 units.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 12 units total)
FILMSTUD 314: Introduction to Comics (FILMSTUD 114)
The modern medium of comics, a history that spans 150 years. The flexibility of the medium encountered through the genres of humorous and dramatic comic strips, superheroes, undergrounds, independents, journalism, and autobiography. Innovative creators including McCay, Kirby, Barry, Ware, and critical writings including McCloud, Eisner, Groenstee. Topics include text/image relations, panel-to-panel relations, the page, caricature, sequence, seriality, comics in the context of the fine arts, and relations to other media.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Bukatman, S. (PI)
FILMSTUD 316: International Documentary (FILMSTUD 116)
Historical, aesthetic, and formal developments of documentary through nonfiction films in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Meltzer, J. (PI)
FILMSTUD 445B: History and Politics in Russian and Eastern European Cinema (FILMSTUD 245B, REES 301B)
From 1945 to the mid-80s, emphasizing Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and Yugoslav contexts. The relationship between art and politics; postwar establishment of film industries; and emergence of national film movements such as the Polish school, Czech new wave, and new Yugoslav film. Thematic and aesthetic preoccupations of filmmakers such as Wajda, Jancso, Forman, and Kusturica.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Levi, P. (PI)
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