CO 236 - Film Noir

Institution:

Albertus Magnus College

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Description:

This film study course will explore those films that constitute the "dark side of the screen." Employing the genre approach to film analysis and criticism, students will view a variety of films during class meetings (e.g. The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, High Sierra, Chinatown, Prizzi's Honor ) and write several short reviews. These brooding, doom-laden films that emerged from Hollywood after World War II present a more cruel, disoriented, and heartless vision of America than had ever appeared before. Noir films are filled with dread, paranoia, steamy sex, double-crossing women, and menacing city settings. These settings, coupled with unusual camera angles and lighting effects, create story lines that are fascinating and reveal human nature. If you are one who likes cinema, you are certain to enjoy this distinctive genre. Students are not expected to have any prior film analysis background. The emphasis is upon awareness, perception, and expression. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albertus.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 773-8550

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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