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Written by Don Laur Monday, 01 November 2004 08:43

News - General MCMA

MCMA 497 - Section 1: Cinemas of the Middle East

INSTRUCTOR: John Downing

COURSE TIME: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesdays

LOCATION: COMM 1214

DESCRIPTION: This course will study selected sub-titled films from some of the nations of the so-called "Middle East," e.g. Egypt, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia, Turkey. It is intended as an introduction to a very much larger body of film work from these nations and the region at large. The films will be studied in their historical and cultural contexts, and a substantial reading packet will constitute a key element in the program of study. There may also be a few extra readings handed out from time to time in class.

CP 466 - Section 1: Film Styles and Genres, Queer Cinema

INSTRUCTOR: Cade Bursell

COURSE TIME: 6:00-9:00 on Wednesday

LOCATION: COMM 0008

DESCRIPTION: In Queer Cinema we will examine the relationship between cinematic representations of sexuality and the historical and social contexts of their production. This is an introductory course that offers queer takes of a variety of Hollywood, Documentary and Avant Garde films. The second half of the class focuses on the New Queer Cinema movement [or moment] and questions its current status as viable. Participants are expected to be able to integrate reading assignments with the featured screenings and present their findings in class via a panel format. Extensive reading is required as well as some viewing outside of class.

CP 470A - Section 1: Indian Cinema

INSTRUCTOR: Jyotsna Kapur

COURSE TIME: 3:35 PM - 6:50 PM on Tuesdays; 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM on Thursdays;

LOCATION: LWSN 0161

DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the history, aesthetics, theory, and political economy of various trends in Indian cinema. In addition to the popular Hindi film we will look at work that is both off of the mainstream and in India's other languages. At a time when Hollywood and western critics have suddenly "discovered" Bollywood, we will discuss how we can talk about national cinemas in the context of Hollywood's expansion and appropriation of other markets and aesthetics.

This will be a demanding class in terms of readings and will run as a combination of lecture, screenings and class discussion.

RT 489 - Section 5: 3D Computer Animation

INSTRUCTOR: Konrad Pregowski

COURSE TIME: 4:00 PM - 6:50 PM on Wednesdays

LOCATION:

DESCRIPTION: Discreet/3ds max (3D Studio Max), the industry leader, will be used to prepare 3D projects from start to finish. Topics will include: modeling, materials, textures, lighting, shading, rendering and animation. Compositing and scene finishing will allow you to combine your projects with audio and video elements. 3D computer animation is quickly becoming an integral part of TV production. 3D Studio Max is currently used to create complex visual effects for major feature films and prime time television documentaries.