COMM 4354 - The Film Director

Institution:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Description:

Close thematic and visual analysis of the films of a single director. Directorial style assessed in terms of recurring visual and thematic patterns. Development and evolution of the director's style, and comparison with filmmakers whose work lacks a unifying "signature." Directors studied include Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, and Orson Wells. Taught alternate years. Pre: 2054. (3H,3 Credits).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.VT.EDU

Phone Number:

(540) 231-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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