French and Francophone Cinema. 1-

Catalog description

Semester course; 1-3 lecture and/or 1-3 field experience/workshop hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 1-3 credits. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: FREN 300 , FREN 301 or one of the following to demonstrate ACTFL intermediate mid proficiency or CEFR B1 proficiency: either a 400-level score on the VCU French Placement Test, an official CEFR rating in a course or a test at another institution, or proficiency at the ACTFL intermediate mid level as determined by the instructor. Conducted in French. Study of French and/or Francophone cinema that began with the Lumiere brothers and Georges Melius and continued through the New Wave to new contemporary directors. This course focuses on thematic selections and stylistic techniques particular to French and/or Francophone cinematographic culture. The class may be offered concurrently with French or Francophone film festivals, thereby permitting students to participate in person or online in a French or Francophone film festival. See the Schedule of Classes for the specific topic to be offered each semester.