Studies in Film Genres

Catalog description

This course explores the conventions and evolution of various film genres such as, but not limited to, westerns, film noir, science fiction, fantasy, romantic comedies, and horror. Students will examine how genre conventions shape narrative, style, and meaning, and how genres respond and reflect historical, social, and cultural contexts. Students will consider the relationship between genre and spectatorship, and how it shapes cinematic narratives. May be repeated for credit when the emphasis changes.