Hollywood and Genre

An historical and critical study of genre in Hollywood film. Students will analyse the evolution and transformation of the conventions of key genres, such as the Science Fiction film, the Musical, Film Noir and Horror.

15 points

30 points of CINE at 100 level, or any 45 points at 100 level, or equivalent preparation with the approval of the Programme Coordinator. RP: CINE101 and CINE102Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA or Schedule V of the BDigiScreenHons.Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.Either 15 points of CINE at 100 level with a B pass, or 30 points of CINE at 100 level, or any 45 points at 100 level, or equivalent preparation with the approval of the Programme Coordinator. RP: CINE101 or CINE102

AMST239

Coming of Age in Global Cinema

The coming-of-age experience is familiar to all social classes and cultures. Stories of youth after childhood are compellingly represented in films across the globe. In this course, we will examine the representation of adolescence within an international context, focusing primarily on the experience of youth beyond dominant Hollywood. We will closely analyse those films from across the globe that complicate our understanding of adolescent identity by acknowledging its intersection with other kinds of identification - in particular racial, class, national, and that of sexual orientation.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE or CULT, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.Either 15 points of CINE at 100 level with a B pass, or 30 points of CINE at 100 level, or any 45 points at 100 level, or equivalent preparation with the approval of the Programme coordinator. RP: CINE101, CINE102, CINE104

CINE303, CULT215

Kiriata: Maori Film and Media

This course examines the intersection of Maori identity in film, media and other creative works. It considers the political, historical, social, cultural and ideological influences that have shaped dominant mainstream constructions and counter-hegemonic representations of Maori and indigenous peoples in film, media and creative works. It also highlights the roles of artist, director and industry to produce Maori stories and aesthetics. A number of films will be screened throughout the course.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, MAOR, or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA or Schedule V of the BDigiScreenHons.Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, MAOR, or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

MAOR268

Global China on Screen

Like in the West, Chinese cinema has held a significant share in the cultural industry since the first film was made in China in 1905. Being a cultural product, film has always been seen as reflection of its contemporary culture, despite various aspects it might have taken. Taking primarily a Cultural Studies approach, this course introduces Chinese culture, especially a series of its contemporary phenomena by surveying Chinese cinema. The course will be taught in English and all Chinese films are subtitled. By viewing the films in class and many more available in the well-resourced UC library on the course's recommendation and students' own interests, the course encourages students to further develop their study in one or more of the following areas: Studies of Chinese culture and society; Cross-cultural studies with a focus on China/Asia and beyond; Cultural studies with a special emphasis on postmodernism (including postcolonialism) and Third World culture; Film studies focusing on national cinema. CHIN206 and CINE215 are the same course.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CHIN or CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA or Schedule V of the BDigiScreenHons.Any 15 points at 100 level from CHIN or CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

CHIN206, CHIN306

Sex and Sexuality on Screen

This course addresses the myriad and often conflicting ways that sex and sexuality have been represented throughout the history of Western cinema, with an emphasis upon Hollywood and American independent film.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE or CULT, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

CULT214

Creature Features: From Jaws to Planet of the Apes

This course explores cinematic representations of insects, mammals, fish, birds and reptiles, with an emphasis on their special place in horror and science fiction genres. Students will also be introduced to Human-Animal Studies as a field of scholarship.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from WRIT, CULT or ENGL; or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

CULT206, ENGL243, ENGL349