Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0180 - The Portrait Film

This studio course will explore the diverse genre of the portrait film as seen in video art, documentary, narrative and other experimental and avant-garde genres of filmmaking, assessing the unique and intersecting methodologies of editing, sound design, cinematography, typography and lighting used to support the portrait concept. We will discuss strategies, modes and influences on the concept of representation and portraiture, examining the role and process of the filmmaker in creating an articulate portrayal of the protagonist. The course will integrate interdisciplinary readings about the portrait form, referencing texts from areas including fine arts, literature, political science and anthropology analyzing their influence on the different types of portrait films. Students will work on the following five short portrait videos: 1. Self Portrait; 2. Portrait of a Person; 3. Portrait of a Landscape; 4. Portrait of a Concept; and 5. Portrait of a Process.

Arts, Design, and Media Culture, Humanities, and Languages Power, Community and Social Justice Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Lab fee: $65. In this course, students are expected to spend approximately 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.