MS 050 PZ - Language of Film

Film and video are often considered to be a distinct semiotic system or art form with their own “language.” This course surveys the variety of structures which can organize moving pictures: from Hollywood continuity editing, Soviet montage and cinema verite to voice-over documentary, talking heads and postmodern voices with no center at all. The course includes silent film, classic Hollywood narrative, avant-garde film and video, documentary and activist video.

Enrollment is limited.

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal.