FILM2006 United States Cinema: Hollywood and Beyond
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Film Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course comprises an aesthetic, historical and, to a lesser degree, industrial analysis of the impact of Hollywood on 20th century culture. It will trace the development, maturation and more recent transformations of classical narrative, while also addressing issues of genre, performance, and historical, social and sexual ideology. Questions of censorship, the industrial aspects of the studio system and Hollywood's attempts at global hegemony will also be addressed. The growing number of prominent independent directors also feature strongly. |
| Indicative Assessment |
One 2,000 word essay and a two-hour exam. |
| Workload | A one 1-hour lecture, a one 1-hour tutorial/seminar and a screening per week |
| Requisite Statement |
Intro to Film Studies FILM1002 and Intro to Film Genres FILM1003 or Intro to Art History ARTH1002 and Intro to Modern Art ARTH1003, or with permission of the Film Studies Convener. |
| Preliminary Reading |
Maltby, Richard, Hollywood Cinema, Blackwell, Oxford, 2003 |
| Majors/Specialisations | American Studies, Film Studies, and Cinemedia |
| Programs | Bachelor of Arts (New Media Arts) |
| Academic Contact | Dr Gino Moliterno |
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