FILM 463 - Studies in the Film Auteur

Description:
In-depth examination of major cinematic works of an auteur director, such as Hitchcock, Chaplin, Kurosawa, W. Allen, Zhang Yimou, etc., with attention to major stylistic and thematic practices. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles. FILM 463 and ENG 463 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: FILM 250.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Students gain understanding of the theory of auteurship and a broad overview of the set of major American and international auteur directors.
Students will gain a n overview of the dominant stylistic, thematic, and ideological features of the works of select major American and international auteur directors.
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the cinematic works of a single auteur director such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Chabrol, John Ford, Zhang Yimou, Chaplin, Woody Allen, Bergman, etc.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/18/17