ART 253/CINEMA II-Sound Era 3 CREDITS FALL SEMESTER 2014
CFA 153 THURSDAY EVENINGS 7 - 10 PM
PROFESSOR HOWARD ROSENBERG/784-6836 [O] 825-1399 [H] e-mail: howardr@unr.edu
Office Hours: Mondays/Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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History of film from the introduction of sound with specific emphasis on particular time blocks and probable social, anthropological, and psychological relevance and/or influence.
Maximum of 6 credits. Pre-requisite or co-requisites(s): ENG 102.
Analyze the basic elements of film, cinematography, editing, and sound with the goal of identifying technical, mechanical, and conceptual terms and ideas used in the cinema world. Students will be able to apply analytical and critical thinking strategies and techniques to the films screened toward understanding the various narrative strategies employed, genre, authorship, and film theory. This course also investigates the “business” of the film “industry” inviting students to discern the impact of the collision between image, concept, and bottom line.
This course satisfies Core Objective 7 (Artistic Composition,
Interpretation, and Expression) of the Core Curriculum. It also develops competency in Core Objective 3 (Critical Analysis & Use of
Information). Students will apply techniques of critical analysis to study and interpret works of film in the context of culture, society, and individual identity.
This course includes lectures, class discussions, and writing components that will assist students in acquiring Core Objectives.
 Students will be able to apply techniques of critical film analysis to investigate and evaluate film in the context of culture, society, and individual identity.
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 Students will be able to articulate the relationships between film and its historical, cultural, economic, and technological contexts.
 Demonstrate awareness of one’s own beliefs, concepts, and biases in film interpretation revealed in written examinations and class discussion.
 Produce well-supported positions that thoroughly and respectfully consider alternative viewpoints in written examinations and class discussion.
 Synthesize and integrate information from multiple sources to contribute to the creative and scholarly conversation.
REQUIRED READINGS:
WHAT MAKES MOVIES WORK/Boorstin
A SHORT GUIDE TO WRITING ABOUT FILMS/Corrigan
BEYOND POPCORN: A CRITIC'S GUIDE TO LOOKING AT
FILMS/Glatzer
* You have three books. The order in which they are listed is the order in which it is suggested you read the books and read them all as soon as possible. They are not “hard reads” and they will increase your understanding of what you are watching at least ten/fold.
Additional reading and preparation materials will be posted on
WebCampus.
8.28 FIELD OF DREAMS [1989] 1:46
9.04
9.11
9.18
9.25
E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL [1982] 1:45
GOING MY WAY [1944] 2:06
I CONFESS [1953] 1:35
THE NUN’S STORY [1959] 1:49
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10.02
10.09
10.16
10.23
MEET JOHN DOE [1941] 2:03
MRS. MINIVER [1942] 2:15
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL [1951] 1:42
MIDSEMESTER EXAM DISTRIBUTED
AUGUST RUSH [2012] 1: 45
MIDSEMESTER EXAM DUE
10.30
11.06
11.13
11.20
ON THE BEACH [1959] 2:13
MISSING [1982] 2:02
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER [1956] 1:54
THE AFRICAN QUEEN [1951] 1:43
11.27 THANKSGIVING RECESS
12.04 PHILOMENA [2013] 1:38
FINAL EXAM DISTRIBUTED
12.10 FINAL EXAM DUE (BY 4PM)
Attendance : Attendance at all film showings and participation at/during discussions (which will follow most films,) is mandatory.
Class begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. and you are expected to be on time at all times. Lateness will not be tolerated.
There are always unexpected things that “pop” up and, of course, justifies an absence. I will accept one absence, perhaps two, but your grade will be lowered one point for every absence of three or more. Conversely, perfect attendance will raise your grade two points; one absence will raise your grade one point.
Mid-Semester Examination: (typically student's choice of three out of six possible questions,) assigned on a take-home basis. This work will be assigned on Thursday, 9 October 2014 and will be due at the beginning of the class period on Thursday, 16 October 2014.
This work must be typewritten and submitted on time. Late papers will NOT be accepted.
Final Examination: There will be a final examination typically student's choice of two out of five possible questions,)
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distributed in class after the screening of the final film on
Thursday, 4 December, 2014, which will be due in Mr. Rosenberg’s
Office [CFA 160] on or before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 10 December,
2014. Late papers will NOT be accepted .
Grading Criteria: Mid-semester Examination: 35%
Class Participation: 20%
Attendance:
Final Examination:
10%
35%
GRADING : Will use the +/- system within a straight scale percentage system.
A : 95-100% A-: 90-94%
B+: 87-89% B : 84-86% B-: 80-83%
C+: 77-79% C : 74-76% C-: 70-73%
D+: 67-69% D: 64-66% D-: 60-62%
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION:
Additional suggested readings and films suggested for your viewing will be posted on WebCampus.
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