FMST 459 - Film Authors: (subtitle)

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 2
A course considering the work of one to three film directors through a close examination of their films, and explores “authorship” as a concept with a constantly evolving and historically contingent definition. In doing so, we will consider whether, when, and how a director and/or his or her biographical history is considered a substantial influence on a film’s meaning. Crucially, we will consider these films in relation to their historical moments and audiences. (May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.) Offered at least once a year.

Prerequisite(s): FMST 100 or permission of the instructor.