Film History
Film History This course will survey the development of the cinema from 1895 to present. Our study will emphasize film as an evolving art, while bearing in mind the influence of technology, economic institutions, and the political and social contexts in which the films were produced and received. Screenings will include celebrated works from Hollywood and international cinema.
This was my favorite course this semester. Professor Keathley's enthusiasm is infectious, exams were not too difficult, and the subject matter was engaging throughout. While the essays we were made to read were important, it felt like most of the textbook reading was not essential as it was recapped in every class.
I took this course because I needed 4 classes. Very good class, was able to keep the class engaged. Little required work, maybe 3 papers total. There were weekly assigned readings too. Some of the movies that we watched were a little boring though .
When I took Film History with Keathley, he over-enrolled the class so that there were around 60 students in it, but he still found a way to keep it engaging and interactive. During the lectures, he'd often revisit clips from the film and propose questions for the class to discuss. Throughout the semester, were given 3 short answer quizzes and 3 essays. The prompts and guidelines for the essays are not usually the clearest, but he is a professor that is very particular about grammar. (P.S. Once he knows your name, there is a small chance that he will cold call on you)
When I took Film History with Keathley, he over-enrolled the class so that there were around 60 students in it, but he still found a way to keep it engaging and interactive. During the lectures, he'd often revisit clips from the film and propose questions for the class to discuss. Throughout the semester, were given 3 short answer qu …Read more