JASS 440: Genres and Directors

Course Description

This rotating topics course offers a deep dive into a selected film genre or director - and sometimes both at the same time. Studies of genre will include a historical and theoretical examination of genre conventions, the evolution of the genre over time, and hybrid or subgenres that have emerged. Studies of directors will similarly investigate their relationship to specific genres, their historical contribution to cinematic themes, styles, representations, and technical innovations, and an evaluation of auteur theory. (W).