Social Studies 232 - Race and Visual Analysis

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

American Studies, Film and Electronic Arts, SRE Film has been an enormously important phenomenon in determining how audiences see themselves and the world around them. This introductory course explores cinematic representations of race, providing scholarly analysis with weekly screenings and readings keyed to a single film. Films include commercial mainstream productions as well as independent and alternative films and videos. The goal of the course is to give students the tools to read and analyze images, perform a sequence analysis, and mix shot analysis and interpretation in a small, focused essay.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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