FVM 1188 The Comedy Film

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Provides an overview, history, and examination of the film comedy genre. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives; drama, history, culture and film aesthetics and techniques. Examines both style (Farce, Social Satire, Parody, etc.), and performers (Chaplin, Keaton, Fields, Marx Brothers, etc.), moving chronologically.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Film School AND successful completion of ENG 1021 and FVM 1050 (grade C or higher).