Film and Media Studies 310 - Seminar: Whose Quality is it? Quality TV After Digitalization

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 explores 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? Priority given to FMS majors and minors. Prerequisite: FMS 150. Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only