FTS 1420 A (CRN: 92224)

Film & Television Studies: Classical Cinema (A)

3 credit hours

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About FTS 1420 A

Introduction to basic film history, theory, and analytical skills. An historical overview of classical international cinema.

Notes

Open to degree and PACE students Co-located with FTS 1420 B Total combined enrollment= 100

Section Description

This course provides an overview of the history of cinema from its inception until 1960. Topics will include: the invention of motion picture and the establishment of a film industry; the birth of narrative films and developments in the use of cinematic technique; the early melodrama and the race film; Soviet montage and German Expressionism; and the emergence of genres (comedy, melodrama, and noir).

Section Expectation

Each week, we will watch one or two feature-length films and read one critical essay (30 pages maximum). You are expected to come prepared and actively participate in class discussions.

Evaluation

Screening Notes 25%
Weekly Reading Response 25%
Two Exams: 50% (25% Each)

Important Dates

Last Day to Add
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Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Refund
Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund
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