Course Description

This course will explore the historical development of cinematic conventions and the theories that critics and filmmakers have developed to explain, provoke and alter those conventions. Students will view films and read essays about film. The course examines the ways that cinematic technologies and devices have shaped the stories, themes, industries and audiences that permeate contemporary film.

Why Have a Class Blog?

There's quite a lively clamour of film-talk happening here on the internet these days. This blog will direct you to some of it, via links (to the left) and occasional posts. I welcome your suggestions for additional links, tips and resouces.

Each assignment for this class has more information available here on the blog. And I'll occasionally post announcements and information here for you. A link to our class Google Calendar can also be found to the left.

Of course all of this information constitute enhancements -- you're not expected to add anything to this online community.

On the other hand, if you run a film website and would like to make some connections, just give me the info!