FMMC0134A-S11
Hollywood Genres
Hollywood Genres
This course will study the form and development of Hollywood film genres such as the science fiction film, the gangster film, the musical, and the romantic comedy, in order to determine what we can learn from these texts about ourselves and our culture. The conventions, archetypes, common plots, and key dramatic conflicts of various genres will be outlined and their meaning analyzed. The historical transformation of genres will be highlighted. Screening, readings, and written reports. (Formerly FMMC/AMCV 0134) 2 hrs. lect./ 3 hrs. screen/1 hr. disc.
This course will study the form and development of Hollywood film genres such as the science fiction film, the gangster film, the musical, and the romantic comedy, in order to determine what we can learn from these texts about ourselves and our culture. The conventions, archetypes, common plots, and key dramatic conflicts of various genres will be outlined and their meaning analyzed. The historical transformation of genres will be highlighted. Screening, readings, and written reports. (Formerly FMMC/AMCV 0134) 2 hrs. lect./ 3 hrs. screen/1 hr. disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Axinn Center 109(AXN 109)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Friday at AXN 109 (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday at AXN 232 (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Monday at SDL DNA (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Arthur Grindon
- Subject:
- Film & Media Culture
- Department:
- Film & Media Culture
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22260
- Subject Code:
- FMMC
- Course Number:
- 0134
- Section Identifier:
- A