HUM 340 | Film Genres

This course explores some of the major theoretical and cinematic approaches to film genre, and provides the opportunity for students to produce a short film project based upon this exploration. The specific genre (e.g., documentary, horror, melodrama, film noir, etc.) under study for any given semester is at the discretion of the professor. Through the analysis and subsequent production of the selected film genre, students interrogate the ways that industrial, social, technological, and aesthetic factors shape the development, circulation, and reception of a film genre over time. In addition to regular class time, evening film screenings are required. Themes and films vary by instructor. Recent topics include "Documentary" and "Horror." Please consult the department website for information on current and upcoming offerings. Crosslisted as ENGL/HUM 340.