AI 215 - Film Noir

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DePaul University

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Description:

Film noir is film shot darkly, with low light, around doorways, through windows, in fogs and storms, in ways that evoke the complexities of thoughts and emotions, mystery. A number of mystery stories are classics of film noir, The Maltese Falcon (1941), with Humphrey Bogart, is one of the most famous examples of film noir, which makes a fascinating way to explore the appreciation, understanding, and interpretation of film. This is an adventure in viewing that enriches seeing film; it expands our capacity as audience for the most popular of modern art forms, the movies. Competencies: A5, aid, A1I (may be taken for only one competence). Faculty: Warren Scheideman.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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