DMS Summer 2009 Undergraduate Course Descriptions
DMS 101 B Basic Filmmaking
Chouinard :: MTWR 9:00am-10:50am :: CFA 286
Reg#276193
This course is intended to provide a basic introduction to 16mm film production. Classes will include screenings, lectures, and demonstrations. Students will learn basic camera operation, lighting, and editing. In addition, the course will explore the critical relationship between theory and practice in the context of film production. Students will be required to complete collaborative class projects, individual assignments, and a critical paper. Each student will also be required to complete a short, non-sync, 16mm film project. Class materials will cost approx. $150. Lab fee: $100. Class size is strictly limited.
DMS 213 IMMIGRATION & FILM
Douglas :: T and W 13:00pm-4:40pm :: CFA 235
Reg#072277
By looking at representative examples of American and foreign films, this course will critically examine the role of cinema in the construction and exploration of the figure of the racial, ethnic, cultural and social theory. Our topics will include (1) racial, ethnic and cultural identity and its reciprocal relationship with cinema, (2) the notion of realism in relation to the representation of race and ethnicity in film, (3) the cinematic representation of inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic conflict, (4) the position of cinema in the debate between assimilation and multiculturalism. Films will be screened in class and discussed against the background of focused critical readings. The aim of the course is to provide you with an opportunity to develop your critical thinking and writing abilities through class discussions, close readings of films and critical literature, and writing assignments. The course fulfills the American Pluralism requirement.
DMS 218 DOCUMENTARY ANIMATION
Davis & Sharafutdinova :: M and W 11:00am - 2:40pm :: CFA 235
Reg #106472
The goals of this course will be to instruct students in the history and practice of documentary animation. This emerging, experimental subgenre will provide students with the means to explore a non-conventional and expressive approach to non-fiction storytelling. This class will cover basic experimental animation techniques, documentary field recording methods (including interviewing skills), and the use of found footage (including fair-use or the issue of copyright). This is a studio class in which the instructors will work closely with students as they explore their personal style in "…the creative treatment of actuality." No experience with video or art is required. Course can be applied toward Beginning or Intermediate (Non-*) Production or elective requirement.
$100 lab fee.
DMS 415 THE GRAPHIC NOVEL & FILM
Zlomek & Reiff:: TR:: 6:00pm - 9:40pm CFA 235
Reg #338405
This course is intended to foster a discussion and examination of commonalities and contrasts between graphic novels and films. Beyond comparing direct adaptations of comics into film (and film into comics) the internal mechanics of both mediums will be discussed and dissected. How those mechanics form the two mediums will be considered, as well as how similar mechanics are presented and utilized in divergent ways in both mediums. Readings and screenings may include History of Violence, Road To Perdition, Transmetropolitan, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Akira, Rasl, La Jetee, and many more.