TVF
328: History of Film
Winter 2013 - Wednesday 8:00-11:30 AM - Mus 219
Professor:
Alan Bloom
E-mail: abloom@calstatela.edu Web Site:
http://alanbloom.com
Office: Mus 251 Office
Hours: Monday 4:00-6:00 PM & Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM
Course Description:
TVF
328: History of Film is an examination of significant
historical events, persons and movements, which have influenced the cultural
and institutional development of motion pictures. Prerequisite: TVF 224
Text:
Thompson and Bordwell:
Film History an Introduction, 2nd or 3rd Ed.
(US or International Edition or Digital copy)
Screenings:
Watch the films and
take notes! It is possible that a film will be screened that you have
watched before. You may be tempted to skip the screening.
Don't! Just because you have seen a film before doesn't mean you have "seen"
a film. There is more to a film than can be absorbed in a passive public
showing or a previous class. You will be looking with new eyes and new
tools; you will see things that you didn't see before. Pay attention,
take notes and be present to the opportunity to discover something new.
Grading:
Grades on the mid-term, project and final will all be weighed equally in
determining your class grade.
Choice
of an individual research paper or a team (2 individuals) produced short (5-6
minute) documentary on the same research topic as the paper requirement. Note:
The TVF department does not check out equipment to non-production classes, if
you elect to do the production project you are responsible for your own
resources.
Research Topic:
Compare and contrast a
Classic film with a film
from the same genre as it has emerged in post 1960 cinema.
Discuss the political, social, regulatory and business environments that impact
the style and content of the films of these two major eras in terms of your
chosen genre.
Research Paper Requirements:
1.
10 pages double spaced
2.
At least 10 citations within the body
of the text
3.
At least 15 sources listed in the
reference section of the paper
4.
Of the 15 sources listed in the
reference section there must be a minimum of 2 books, two academic journal
articles and two Internet sites
5.
Include with the paper a copy of the title
page of all publications, and the main page of all web
sites used. Failure to include these is an automatic F grade for the
paper. (These can be in png, pdf or jpg files)
6.
All papers are due at the beginning of
the class meeting on March 13rd.
7.
Email or hand-in your paper and
materials to the Professor as a doc or docx file.
Documentary
Requirements:
1. 6-8
page detailed script (Due 2 weeks prior to video on February 27)
2. At
least 15 sources listed in the reference appendix to the script.
3. Of
the 15 sources listed in the reference appendix there must be a minimum of 2
books, two academic journal articles and two Internet sites.
4.
include with the script a copy of the title page and table of contents of all
publications, and the main page of all web sites used. Failure to include these
is an automatic F grade for the project.
5. Post
your documentary online and email or hand-in your documentary and materials to
the Professor on March 13rd
Calendar … http://www.openculture.com/freemoviesonline
January 9: Early Cinemas, Pre History and Cinematic Elements
Screening: Moguls & Movie Stars;
A History of Hollywood (Parts 1 & 2)
Readings: Chapters 1, 2; Outside Viewing: Great Train
Robbery & Trip to the
Moon & The
Kid
January16: Hollywood Classicism & German Expressionism
Screening: "M"
Readings: Chapters 3, 4, 5; Outside Viewing: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari & Metropolis Part 1
& Part 2
& Part 3
& The Passion of Joan of Arc
January 23:
Soviet Cinema
Screening: Battleship Potemkin (Odessa Steps Sequence)
& Olympia (Diving Sequence)
Readings: Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Outside Viewing: Alexander
Nevsky, Zero for Conduct
& Stagecoach
January 30:
Birth of Talkies, The Avant Garde
& Film Noir
Screening: Meshes of the Afternoon
& Citizen Kane
Readings: Chapters 13, 14, 15; Outside Viewing: Double Indemnity (Amazon Download Rental $2.99)
February 6:
Hitchcock: Social and Artistic Influences in Late Film Noir
Screening: Spellbound & Un Chien
Andalou
Readings: Chapters 16, 17, Outside Viewing: D.O.A.
February 13: Post
WW II Cinema, Italian Neo-Realism
Screening: Rome: Open City
Readings: Chapters 18, 19; Outside Viewing: Rashomon, Que Viva Mexico
Mid-term:
The mid-term exam is based on class lectures, screenings and assigned
readings. There will be at least one essay question, but no blue book
will be required.
February 20: Post WW II Cinema, National Cinemas, Kurosowa,
Luis Bunuel
Screening: Los Olvidados (Amazon Download Rental $1.99)
Readings: Chapters 20, 21; Outside Viewing: The Robe
February 27: Project Script Due Cinema in the 60s, Fellini
Screening: 8 1/2
Readings: Chapters 22, 23, 24; Outside Viewing: Dr. Strangelove,
March 6: The NewWave,
Screening: Breathless
Research Papers and Video Projects Due
March 20:
Final Exam:The final exam is based on the
lectures, screenings and assigned readings.The final exam is cumulative
and covers the entire quarter's work.
Note:
The instructor
reserves the right to change the course outline, screenings or course
requirements due to class size, time constraints or students' needs.
Students are expected to demonstrate a positive and healthy attitude at all
times. Respect the classroom, respect the class, respect the process
and respect your classmates! Student conduct and attitude impact all graded
aspects of this class.
Email:
Note: Faculty and students are held accountable for official information sent
to their university issued email accounts.