FLM 340 - Suspense! Hitchcock and the Thriller

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Designed for students of all levels, learn how to structure and produce a suspense film in this fun, hands-on Film Studies course. Building from the work of suspense legend Alfred Hitchcock, Suspense! takes a critical approach to analyze andpractice the elements employed in successful suspense films. Weekly exercises will include recreations of iconic Hitchcock scenes and critical readings about Hitchcock’s work. Finally, we’ll work as a class to plan, shoot and edit a suspense thriller. Students will come away with an
understanding of the genre and a solid foundation in film equipment use. While the course concentrates on Hitchcock we will also look at other directors’ techniques to help pull
Hitchcock’s into critical focus. CC: HUM ISP: FLM