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FYSE1542A-F20

Autobiographical Filmmaking

It's not you, it's me. Autobiographical Explorations in Film
In this seminar we will study a range of autobiographical practices in audiovisual media to examine how filmmakers have used the self as a starting point to explore universal issues like the essence of family bonds, finding love, or understanding their identity. Experimental practices (like Jonas Mekas’ Diaries), fictionalized accounts (Mike Mills’ Beginners), and documentary strategies (Daniel Khan’s My Architect and Sarah Polley’s Stories We Tell) will inform our own creative processes and explorations. Through close readings, critical papers, and our own pieces, we will attempt to better understand the world and who we are in it. Note to students: this course involves substantial streaming of films for assigned viewing. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92569
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1542
Section Identifier:
A

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FYSE 1542

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Fall 2020

FYSE1542A-F20 Seminar (Miranda Hardy)