759-372 Screen Studies 3

Introduces students to the history of aspects of production such as performance. It covers the silent period to contemporary Hollywood, Asian and independent cinema. Topics on performance, as an example, include: the performing body - expression, gesture, movement, voice; performance styles - vaudeville, the development of Hollywood naturalism, method acting, etc.; discussion of the star system. Specific attention is given to the problems of performance for short film-makers.

One seminar paper (10%); Visual test (30%); Written exam (60%).