Film and Media Studies 310 - Whose Quality is it? Quality TV After Digitalization
TV AFTER DIGITALIZATION FILM S
Fall
2020
F01
0.00
Sebnem Baran
Smith College
10470-F20
REMOTE
sbaran@smith.edu
The notion of quality is neither objective nor global. The much disputed definition of quality programming is further complicated by the increase in transnational flows of formats and programs as well as the globalization of online streaming models associated with quality programming. This course will explore the elusive definition of the Anglo-American quality programming in light of the following questions: Is it possible to talk about an ongoing globalization of that definition? What is the role of digital technologies in this transformation? What does this transformation mean for the pre-existing hierarchies of power in global TV market? Prerequisite: FMS 150, professor permission only. Priority given to FMS majors and minors. Enrollment limit of 12. (E)
Not open to first-years, sophomores
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Lecture section.