Japanese Cinema

3-0-10 units. HASS-A · Undergraduate

Maps the development of moving image media in Japan while providing a thorough introduction to film analysis. Each week examines a different component of cinematic form through the close analysis of specific works in their cultural and historical context. Assignments explore the video essay as a tool of critical analysis. Taught in English with a project that requires research in Japanese. Preference to Japanese minors. Limited to 18.