VA 3250 - Independent Movies

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Visual Arts

Description:

Independent movies began in the context of the New York art scene with the films of Andy Warhol. Originally, independent films were made as a challenge to the Hollywood system, particularly as a reaction against its stereotypes of women and people of color. This course will examine the history of independent cinema, beginning with experimental "art films" of the 1960s and moving on to feature length low-budget narrative films. We will look at the different modes of storytelling and camera work used in independent movies. Finally, we will look critically at the recent popularity of independent cinema (Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino) and examine how independent movies have now become part of the Hollywood mainstream. Offered every two years. Prerequisite: EC II placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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