Courses in the Film Studies Programme
100 Level Courses
200 Level Courses
300 Level Courses
152.129
The Art of the Film I
The study of film as an art form, entertainment and document. Students may not
hold credit for both 152.129 and the former 099.129.
152.130
The Art of the Film II
Representative works of the world’s cinema discussed in the context of the
historical development of film narrative.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.130 and the former 099.130.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in
152.129 (the former 099.129) or written consent of instructor.
152.228
Film and Literature
The interrelationships between literature and film through an analysis of
significant films, novels, poems and plays. Special attention to adaptations of
Shakespeare, modern drama, the 19th century novel, the modern novel, and popular
fiction.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.228 and the former 099.228.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both 152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.230
The Popular Film
Current trends in film as a form of culture. Emphasis on recently released films
as mirrors of existing social myths and values.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.230 and the former 099.230.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both 152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.233
Film and Contemporary Thought
Recent films viewed in
the light of current intellectual developments. Screenings are complemented by
readings in contemporary political theory, philosophy, art, psychology, critical
theory, etc.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.233 and the former 099.233.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.237
Experimental Cinema
Formal innovations in
avant-garde and underground films and videos, their significance and influence
on the feature film industry.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.237 and the former 099.237.
152.238
T he International Cinema 1
An examination of
major works of international cinema, focusing upon the contributions of
individual countries, or relevant global issues.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.238 and the former 099.238.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.239
The International Cinema 2
An examination of
major works of international cinema, focusing upon the contributions of
individual countries, or relevant global issues.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.239 and the former 099.239.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130
(the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.240
The American Film to 1950
The aesthetic
development of the American Film from the early days until the beginning of
television.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.240 and the former 099.240.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.241
The American Film from 1950
An examination of the
Hollywood film from the decline of the studio system.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.241 and the former 099.241.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130
(the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.242
Realism and Film
Theories and forms of
the non-fiction film as an art form, an information carrier and a propaganda
tool.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.242 and the former 099.242.
152.243
The Canadian Film
The development of the
film industry in Canada in its varied forms, with emphasis upon key films,
regional differences and Manitoba contributions.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.243 and the former 099.243.
152.246
Film Genres
An examination of a
major cinematic genre (e.g, the gangster film, the western, the musical) with
emphasis upon the permanence and evolution of generic conventions and the
ability of filmmakers to register personal visions within these conventions.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.246 and the former 099.246.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.325
Special Topics in Film I
An intensive examination of
selected topics in film. Contents of the course will vary according to the needs
and interests of students and faculty.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.325 and the former 099.325.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.326
Special Topics in Film II
An intensive examination of
selected topics in film. Contents of the course will vary according to the needs
and interests of students and faculty.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.326 and the former 099.326.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.340
The Director's Cinema 1
An intensive critical look at the
career of one or two major filmmakers.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.340 and the former 099.340.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.341
The Director's Cinema 2
An intensive critical look at the
career of one or two major filmmakers.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.341 and the former 099.341.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130
(the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.342
Film Theory
A survey of Film Theory from its
beginnings to the present: Eisenstein to André Bazin to Christian Metz and
others (film theories, not reviewers).
Students may not hold credit for both 152.342 and the former 099.342.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.343
Screenwriting
An introduction to the techniques
and procedures of screenwriting. Students will be expected to complete a
screenplay.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.343 and the former 099.343 or
Screenwriting as previously offered under the title of Special Topics.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130
(the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.344
Filmmaking
Basic 16mm filmmaking equipment is
used to understand the rudiments of cinematography, editing, and lighting.
Students will make two films and edit some pre-shot footage.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.344 and the former 099.344 or
Filmmaking previously offered under the title of Special Topics.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.345
The Animated Film
The art of animation from early cel
and puppet films to computer animation and current experimentation. Special
attention is given to the “Golden Age of Animation” and to Canada’s continuing
contribution.
Students may not hold credit for both 152.345 and the former 099.345.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in both
152.129 (the former 099.129) and
152.130 (the former 099.130) or written consent of instructor.
152.365
Advanced Filmmaking
This course is for students who
have taken 152.344 (the former 099.344) Basic Filmmaking and offers an opportunity to
pursue longer, more technically ambitious work. Students are required to shoot
one (1) 10 minute 16mm film; transfer that film to video; edit and soundtrack
it.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C+” or better in 152.344 (the former 099.344) and written consent of instructor.