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Examines the early development of cinema from 1890 until about 1945, with particular emphasis on the fundamental principles of film as an art form. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Breadth-Humanities.

Examines selected developments in cinema from 1945 to the present, with attention to various styles of artistic expression in film. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Breadth-Humanities.

Introduces the many ways artists have employed moving images across artistic disciplines. By the completion of the course students should have a good sense of both the historical innovations and traditions in moving-image arts as well as the use of moving images in the contemporary art scene.

Covers a specific topic within the field of cinema studies not covered in depth in other regularly scheduled courses. This course can be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Students with credit for CA 237 may take this course for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: One of CA 135, 136, 137, or 186. Breadth-Humanities.

Surveys a range of historic and contemporary experimental moving-image works, with an emphasis on those that cross and transcend categories, create new forms and genres, reflect on the materiality of the medium, and express subjectivities in ways historically unseen in mainstream film. Prerequisite: One of CA 117, 118, 135, 136 or 137 or 30 units.

Examines the achievements of dramatic, documentary and experimental filmmaking in Canada from the earliest days until the present. Special attention will be paid to the cinemas of Quebec and western Canada, and to the cultural, political and theoretical traditions that have shaped contemporary cinema in Canada. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Prerequisite: 3 units in film or cinema studies (CA 135, 136, 186, 235, 216 (or 237), 316 (or 337), 318 (or 335)) or 30 units. Breadth-Humanities.

Investigates a selected topic in the history of art, performance and cinema. This course can be repeated twice for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: One of CA 210W, 216, 228W, 235, 236, 257W, 316, 318 or 344.

Explores critical studies in cinema and addresses a variety of topics. This course can be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Students with credit for CA 337 may take this course for further credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: CA 136 or 137.

Examines a range of historical and contemporary theoretical approaches to cinema and moving images in order to understand the development of film theory as a discipline. Through lectures, seminars and screenings, students will explore the ways in which cinema represents the world, impacts the psyche and the body, and functions politically and ideologically. Prerequisite: Six units from among CA 136, 137, 216, 236. Recommended: CA 210W (or 210).

Students will explore and apply a range of writing processes for film. Through writing, critique, and revision, students will create text(s) that can form the basis of a future film project. Prerequisite: 36 units in CA courses. Writing.

An in-depth investigation of a selected topic in the history of art, performance and/or cinema. This course can be repeated twice for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: 60 units, including one of CA 210W, 216, 228W, 235, 236, 257W, 316, 318 or 344.

Intensive study and analysis of selected topics in film theory, history, criticism and aesthetics. Examples include: work of specific directors or periods; theories of narrativity; particular aspects of national cinemas, etc. This course can be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: 60 units, including one of CA 216, 235, 236, 316 or 318.

A scholarly exploration of artistic traditions and practices in the country being visited, with special attention to cultural, theoretical, historical and political contexts. This course can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 units and approval of Field School Director.

Investigates a selected thematic topic in art and performance studies such as: postcolonial theory and the arts; perception and embodiment; art activism and resistance; or urban art and culture. This course can be repeated twice for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: 45 units. Writing.

Investigates a selected topic in the history of art, performance and cinema. This course can be repeated twice for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: One of CA 210W, 216, 228W, 235, 236, 257W, 316, 318 or 344.

Explores critical studies in cinema and addresses a variety of topics. This course can be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Students with credit for CA 337 may take this course for further credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: CA 136 or 137.

Examines a range of historical and contemporary theoretical approaches to cinema and moving images in order to understand the development of film theory as a discipline. Through lectures, seminars and screenings, students will explore the ways in which cinema represents the world, impacts the psyche and the body, and functions politically and ideologically. Prerequisite: Six units from among CA 136, 137, 216, 236. Recommended: CA 210W (or 210).

Examines aspects of critical writing associated with the historical and contemporary arts and encourages students to participate as writers in the artistic and cultural debates of their day. Forms examined will include but not be limited to reviews, articles, descriptive synopses for exhibition and festival programs, curatorial essays, project proposals and artists' statements. Prerequisite: 45 units, including one of CA 210W, 216, 228W, 235, 236, 257W, 316, 318 or 344. Students with credit for CA 319 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Students will explore and apply a range of writing processes for film. Through writing, critique, and revision, students will create text(s) that can form the basis of a future film project. Prerequisite: 36 units in CA courses. Writing.

This course examines the role of music in the viewer's experience of moving pictures. Beginning with the early 1900s, the lectures will introduce important composers, directors, films, genres and historical periods. Specific films and other works will be analyzed. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students who have taken this course previously as special topics may not take it again for further credit.

A scholarly exploration of artistic traditions and practices in the country being visited, with special attention to cultural, theoretical, historical and political contexts. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 units and approval of Field School Director.

Provides an in-depth investigation of a selected theoretical, historical or thematic topic in art and performance studies. This course requires independent research leading to a substantial paper, as well as directed reading preparation for seminars. Topics will vary from term to term. The course may be repeated four times for credit if the topic is different. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Prerequisite: Eight upper division units; and one of CA 210W (or 210), 316 (or 337), 318 (or 335), or 357W. Writing.

An in-depth investigation of a selected topic in the history of art, performance and/or cinema. This course can be repeated twice for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: 60 units, including one of CA 210W, 216, 228W, 235, 236, 257W, 316, 318 or 344.

Intensive study and analysis of selected topics in film theory, history, criticism and aesthetics. Examples include: work of specific directors or periods; theories of narrativity; particular aspects of national cinemas, etc. This course can be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: 60 units, including one of CA 216, 235, 236, 316 or 318.