FTS 1320 A (CRN: 95731)

Film & Television Studies: The Musical & Social Unrest (A)

3 credit hours

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About FTS 1320 A

Foundational instruction in how to analyze the aesthetic, social and political significance of film genre. Representative topics: The Horror Film, The Coming of Age Film, The Superhero Film. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years.

Notes

Open to degree and PACE students Co-located with FTS 1320 B Total combined enrollment = 100

Section Description

We will watch both classical and contemporary musicals, including Singin' in the Rain, White Christmas, Cabaret, Purple Rain, Rent, and Pitch Perfect. While watching these great films, we will read about theories of social conflict and political upheaval in order to think about the films in these terms. We will consider how the musical intervenes in questions of the direction of society and the breakdown of mores within the social order.

Section Expectation

You must come to each class, watch every film, do every reading, and actively engage in the course

Evaluation

Three Exams, Screening Notes, Quizzes on reading

Important Dates

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

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