Spring 2024 Film UN1010 section 001

GENRE STUDY: Blockbuster

GENRE STUDY

Call Number 14871
Day & Time
Location
T 2:10pm-4:55pm
KOB LENFEST CENT
Day & Time
Location
R 2:10pm-3:25pm
KOB LENFEST CENT
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Ronald Gregg
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This course examines how globalization and the global success of American blockbuster films have affected Hollywood film production, stardom, distribution, and exhibition. The course will analyze blockbuster aesthetics, including aspects of special effects, 3-D, sound, narration, genre, and editing. We will also study the effects of new digital technologies on Hollywood and the cross-pollination among Hollywood, art house, and other national cinemas. Finally, we will examine the effects of 9/11, the “war on terrorism,” climate change and other global concerns on marketing, aesthetics and other aspects of this cinema.  This lecture course has a required discussion section, listed as UN 1011 Genre Study - Disc. There will also be a film screening, scheduled immediately after one of the lecture sessions.

Web Site Vergil
Department Film
Enrollment 47 students (60 max) as of 9:05PM Friday, December 13, 2024
Subject Film
Number UN1010
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Professional Studies
Fee $75 Film Course Fee
Note Film UN 1011 is co-requiste.
Section key 20241FILM1010W001