Nicholas Ray and Robert Bresson
FILM 461
Fall 2024
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Nicholas Ray and Robert Bresson are two master filmmakers who had opposite cinematic approaches to express their deep spiritual struggles. We are going to compare these two seekers as a way to deepen our understanding of directorial style.
This course is taught in the Basinger tradition of combining filmmaking with film watching. It is taught by a writer/director and is a particularly good course for those interested in screenwriting and/or directing, but all cinephiles are welcome. Assignments will be screenplays, leading a discussion, acting, and shooting exercises.
The course is designed for majors but will consider sophomores who have completed 304 and 307. Assignments are screenplays and the course will not be covering basic screenwriting format, so some coursework or familiarity with screenwriting is recommended.
Class will consist of two screenings a week with lecture and discussion. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM307 AND FILM304 |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
-Screenings by Nicholas Ray including:
BITTER VICTORY, ON DANGEROUS GROUND, SAVAGE INNOCENTS, THEY LIVE BY NIGHT.
-Screenings by Robert Bresson including:
PICKPOCKET, A MAN ESCAPED, MOUCHETTE, THE TRIAL OF JOAN OF ARC
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Examinations and Assignments:
-One 3-5 page screenplay
-One 12 page screenplay.
-Lead a discussion on a film influenced by Ray and/or Bresson. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
-This course does not accept unexcused absences and does not accept late work. All absences must be cleared before the beginning of class.
Excused absences equal family emergency, illness, or religious holiday.
***APPLICATION***
Submit responses to the following Application Questions to scollins@wesleyan.edu by the last day of pre-registration. Optional: Attend Professor Collin's office hours to introduce yourself. Application not required if you have already taken a class with Professor Collins.
Application Questions:
Class Year:
Classes taken in Film:
Major or intended major?
Intended thesis (if any)?
Career interest after school?
Screenwriting experience (if any)?
Creative Sample (preferably screenplay or film, but could be anything) |
| Instructor(s): Collins,Stephen Edward Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-04:40PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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