FS112 — Women in Film
FS 112 - Women in Film FS 112 - Women in Film 5 Credits This course will look at the depiction of women in the world of film through the work of different directors and historical time periods. We will examine diverse depictions of masculinity and femininity and uncover the relationship between these depictions and society. Fees Quarters Typically all Day Designed to Serve Any student interested in cinema, Women’s Studies, and/or seeking Humanities distribution/transfer credits/concentration in Film Studies. Active Date 2016-01-13 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Humanities Area I Course Outline We will study films related to specific directors, genres, themes or topics dealing with gender. Films may include film noir, documentary, comedy, national cinemas, silent film, thrillers, Nair, Campion, or Copola. Topics will vary, but the emphasis will be on the analysis and interpretation of film from multiple perspectives and/or disciplines. The course content will vary depending on the focus of the course. For example a course focused on Women Directors of Today would include films by Jane Campion, Mira Nair, Gurinder Chada, Nora Ephron, and Jodi Foster. Student Learning