FMMC0242A-S12
Film Comedy
Film Comedy
A survey of American film comedy from the silent era to contemporary productions. The course will focus on various approaches such as clown comedy, romantic comedy, and satirical comedy. In addition, the course will explore screen comedy in the context of various theories of comedy, including the narrative design, the social dynamics, and the psychological understanding of humor. The filmmakers will include: Chaplin, Keaton, Lubitsch, Wilder, Woody Allen, among others. Screenings, readings and written assignments. (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102 or permission of the instructor) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. screen.
A survey of American film comedy from the silent era to contemporary productions. The course will focus on various approaches such as clown comedy, romantic comedy, and satirical comedy. In addition, the course will explore screen comedy in the context of various theories of comedy, including the narrative design, the social dynamics, and the psychological understanding of humor. The filmmakers will include: Chaplin, Keaton, Lubitsch, Wilder, Woody Allen, among others. Screenings, readings and written assignments. (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102 or permission of the instructor) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. screen.
- Term:
- Spring 2012
- Location:
- Axinn Center 220(AXN 220)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday at AXN 220 (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Tuesday at SDL DNA (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Arthur Grindon
- Subject:
- Film & Media Culture
- Department:
- Film & Media Culture
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21973
- Subject Code:
- FMMC
- Course Number:
- 0242
- Section Identifier:
- A