Diploma in Film Studies: The French Masters and Classic Hollywood Cinema
Master key concepts of intertextuality and modernism by studying the French masters and classic Hollywood cinema..
Description
This free online courses provides an introduction to intertextuality, the French masters and classic Hollywood cinema. You will also master the key features of modernism and expressionism in filmmaking. Kick off studying intertextuality by analyzing popular movies such as ‘The Matrix’, ‘Casablanca’ and ‘Blade Runner’ in detail. You will then study a brief history of the French masters, particularly Jean Renoir and Robert Bresson, and their important contributions to cinema.
The material goes on describes the concept of a ‘canonical text’ and the historical background of the new Hollywood movement and its far-reaching influence on cinema in all parts of the world. Get a brief overview of the Academy Awards (also known as ‘the Oscars’ and awarded every year by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) before delving into an analysis of the work of famous filmmakers of classic Hollywood, such as George Stevens, William Wyler, Billy Wilder, Elia Kazan and George Cukor. Finally, this course will help you get detailed knowledge of melodrama and its myriad categories such as equestrian, nautical and canine. In addition, you will also look at the cinema of Douglas Sirk, a German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s.
This course is aimed at meeting the interests and needs of young career professionals who want to develop a deep understanding of intertextuality, modernism and expressionism in cinema and for students wanting to study the history cinema.
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Introduction of Intertextuality, Modernism and Expressionism
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Introduction of Intertextuality, Modernism and Expressionism: Learning Outcomes
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Intertextuality and Casablanca (1942)
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Intertextuality and The Blade Runner (1982)
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Intertextuality and The Matrix (1999)
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Cinema and Modernism
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Expressionism in Cinema
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Introduction of Intertextuality, Modernism and Expressionism: Lesson Summary
The French Masters and Concept of Canonical Text in Cinema
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The French Masters and Concept of Canonical Text in Cinema: Learning Outcomes
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The French Masters: Jean Renoir
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The French Master: Robert Bresson
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Features and Elements in Bresson's Work
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Canonical Text: Citizen Kane
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Canonical Text: Godfather
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New Hollywood Movement and Coppola
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The French Masters and Concept of Canonical Text in Cinema: Lesson Summary
The Academy Awards, Classic Hollywood and Major Filmmakers in Classic Hollywood
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The Academy Awards, Classic Hollywood and Major Filmmakers in Classic Hollywood: Learning Outcomes
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The Academy Awards
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Classic Hollywood
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Major Film Makers in Cinema
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Melodrama: Cinema of Douglas Sirk
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The Academy Awards, Classic Hollywood and Major Filmmakers in Classic Hollywood: Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Explain the key concepts of 'intertextuality'
- Define cinematic text, grammar and traditions
- Describe the theory of counterculture cinema
- Identify the work of the French masters and their contribution to cinema
- Analyze the work of Jean Renoir and his contribution to cinema.
- Describe the history of French New Wave
- Describe a brief historical overview of the Academy Awards
- Analyze the work of famous filmmakers of classic Hollywood
- Explain the concept of 'melodrama' in classic Hollywood
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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