This course introduces the basics of classical film theory, focusing particularly on the discourse between formalism and realism, and the philosophical question of the nature of film art by such authors as Sergei Eisenstein, Siegfied Kracauer, André Bazin, Maya Deren, Stan Brakhage, etc. The second half of the course introduces spectatorship theories in terms of ideology and culture. PREREQ: ENGL/FILM 2805. (sem 3) cr 3. Crosslisted with ENGL 3847. Students may not retain credit for both ENGL/FILM 3847 and FILM 3207.
