Seminar in Film History and Theory

4 credits

Research seminar in film history, theory, and/or criticism. Potential topics: film aesthetics, film criticism, film sound, and film in the digital era, with a focus on a specific period, theme, or context. Class will be devoted to discussion of readings in connection with a film or related art, fiction, or other media. Students will gain advanced knowledge of a specialized aspect of film history, theory, or criticism in a setting that promotes research, reports, and writing. Program or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites: VIS 83 or VIS 84 or VIS 85A.