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FM 382 Documentary Film (Spring: 3) The aim of this course is to provide a history of the evolution of the documentary film, as well to develop a critical skill in interpreting documentaries. It will begin with the origins of the documentary in the works of pioneer Robert Flaherty and Russian filmmaker Dziga Vertov, and conclude with socio-political documentaries made for PBS television. There will be some emphasis placed on documentary production for students interested in producing their own works. John Michalczyk FM 383 Film Criticism and Theory (Spring: 3) In essence, we become film critics when we explore our opinions about a film in light of the plot, characterization, dramatic tension, etc. As an art form, film criticism emerged on a large scale following release of the controversial film Birth of a Nation (1915). Today film critiques are found in our daily newspapers and weekly journals. This course will continue the process through the screening and discussion of primarily independent films. Students will read extensive critiques and theory, while developing sharp critical and writing skills. John Michalczyk FM 384 History and Art History into Film (Fall: 3) This course will provide an introduction to the creation of authentic historical films. We will start with an exploration of the kinds of historical and art-historical sources that could be inspirational for scripting, and go on to look at the scripting process itself. Then students will be introduced to script breakdown, location scouting, production design and the making of production boards. Each student will undertake a research project related to the props, costumes, or architectural settings that are needed for the creation of a specific historical film. Pamela Berger FM 387 Disabilities on Film (Fall: 3) The disabled, the disenfranchised, and the disfigured are often marginalized in a society that sees external beauty as the essence of humanity. Through film and photos, the course will provide a deeper understaning of the disabled In the wide sense of the term. From Elephant Man on disfigurement to Rain Man on the savant, the films will shed light on many diverse areas of disabilities, helping the viewer to grasp more fully the beauty and talent within each individual. Guests speakers will supplement the presentations and screenings. John Michalczyk FM 389 American Directors Series (Spring: 3) This series will concentrate on several directors who have chosen to work on the East Coast rather than in the Hollywood mainstream, such as Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Sidney Lumet, Elia Kazan and Woody Allen. Many have roots in New York and use the City not only as a setting for their narratives but as a metaphor for the human condition they explore. This school of Urban Realism has enriched American film with a gritty documentary strain that stands in strong contrast to the polished Hollywood style. Richard A. Blake, S.J. FM 391 American Film Genres (Fall: 3) This course will provide a critical method of analyzing the film genres that were characteristic of the American film from the introduction of sound in the 1920s. It will include such topics as the Screwball Comedy, the Western, the Musical, the Gangster Film, the Film Noir, and the Horror Film. Richard Blake, S.J. FM 392 History of American Film: Post-Classical Period (Spring: 3) After the court-mandated demise of the old studio system beginning in 1948, the industry entered a period of independent production, media conglomerates and television production. A survey of historiographical methods addresses the problems of creating a film history that accounts for these on-going changes in the industry. The films of Scorsese, Coppola, Allen, Altman and Kazan illustrate the response of the post-studio generation to the new realities of Hollywood and its audience. Richard Blake, S.J. FM 393 American Classic Auteurs (Fall: 3) Based on an updated form of auteur criticism, which concentrates on the director as author of the film, this course will treat films several of the great American film makers of the classic Hollywood period, like John Ford, Howard Hawks, Orson Welles, Frank Capra and John Huston. In addition to class screenings, students will privately view other films of these directors and research the social contexts that influenced their artistic development and reception by the public. Richard Blake, S.J. FM 395 Teaching Assistantship (Fall: 3) John Michalczyk FM 440 Independent Study (Fall/Spring: 3) John Michalczyk FM 495 Contemporary Asian Cinema (Fall: 03) Cross Listed with EN 495 Satisfies Cultural Diversity Core Requirement Cultural Diversity This class investigates recent films from China (mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, diaspora), South Korea, Japan, and India. These films will be approached through a variety of critical perspectives, including formalism, auteurism, historicism, and genre theory, watching art films, mainstream commercial films, and films that fall between these two categories. Asking how these industries have been affected by globalization, their relationship to Hollywood is changing. Films to be shown include: Ang Lees Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hayao Miyazakes Spirited Away, Wong Kar-Wais In the Mood for Love, Aditya Chopras Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Park Chan-wooks Oldboy, and Quentin Tarantinos Kill Bill. Christina Klein FM 598 Teaching Assistantship (Spring: 3) Drew J Yanno Studio Arts Undergraduate Course Offerings Note: Future course offerings and courses offered on a periodic basis are listed on the World Wide Web at http://www.bc.edu/courses/. FS 101 Drawing I: Foundations (Fall/Spring: 3) Satisfies Arts Core Requirement Lab fee required. The use of line, plane, and volume is explored to develop the students comprehension of pictorial space and understanding of the formal properties inherent in picture making. Class work, critiques, and discussions will be used to expand the students preconceived ideas about art. This course incorporates historical components and writing assignments. Sheila Gallagher Khalid Kodi Michael Mulhern 130 The Boston College Catalog 2006-2007 ARTS AND SCIENCES

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