THTR 2210 - Hitchcock, The Master of Suspense
3 Credits
Examines the work of Alfred Hitchcock, a film director known world-wide for his artistry with a camera, his craftsmanship with story structure, and his ability to hold the audience in a state of edge-of-the-seat suspense.
Major Content Areas
Film criticism 25 % History of Hitchcock’s films and career 25% Structure and technical elements of Hitchcock’s films 25% Stylistic and thematic characteristics of Hitchcock’s films 25%
Learning Outcomes
Develop an approach to viewing Hitchcock’s films actively and critically. Engage in evaluating Hitchcock’s recurring film themes and his skills, both technical and artistic. Identify Hitchcock’s principles of filmmaking from script to finished film. Acquire a knowledge of Hitchcock’s biography and filmography. Recognize and use the technical and critical vocabulary of motion pictures.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 02 - Critical Thinking
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