CS 365 - Great Directors of Modern American Cinem

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

This course will examine six major film directors who have each had a profound impact on the development of modern American cinema. The course will examine each director via close visual analysis and discussion of representative films. The course will focus on several key themes: the directors’ distinctive vision of modern life; in what sense each of these directors can be considered a true auteur; the major technical and creative contributions each has made to modern filmmaking; and how each redefines many traditional forms such as war, suspense, detective, gangster, and comedy genres.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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