Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0115 - A History of Queer Cinema

With an emphasis on American experimental and avant-garde works, this introductory level course will explore one path through the complex and winding history of queer cinema. We will examine some central texts in queer, feminist, and film theory in order to fully consider what makes a film queer, as opposed to gay/lesbian. Students will be required to write weekly response papers, a 10-page analytical paper, and complete an in-class presentation. Some of the filmmakers works we may view include: Derek Jarman, Kenneth Anger, Su Friedrich, Barbara Hammer, Sadie Benning, Yvonne Rainer, Marlon Riggs, Isaac Julien, Gregg Araki, Wu Tsang.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Writing and Research In this course, students are expected to spend 8 hours a week in preparation and work outside of class time. This may include screenings or labs.