MCCCD Program Description

Foreign Films: Italian

Course: HUM211AE

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Analysis of contributions of Italian directors to the art and history of motion pictures through a study of selected films.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the history of Italian filmmaking. (I) 2. Interpret the connection between history, culture, and cinema. (I-II) 3. Analyze films and the different viewpoints related to Italian cinema. (I-III) 4. Describe the reflection of Italian culture in Italian cinema. (I-III) 5. Critique the formal techniques and stylistic choices used by the directors. (I-III) 6. Identify running themes in Italian movies. (I-III) 8. Explain the impact of neorealism Italian filmmakers on world directors. (II) 9. Identify internationally famous Italian directors and their major contributions. (II-III) 10. Identify emerging Italian directors. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Italian Filmmaking A. History B. Culture C. Cinema II. Types of Film, Filmmakers, and Directors A. Neorealism 1. Roberto Rossellini 2. Luchino Visconti 3. Pier Paolo Pasolini 4. Federico Fellini 5. Bernardo Bertolucci 6. Sergio Leone B. Comedy Italian Style: 1960`s-1970`s 1. Vittorio De Sica 2. Mario Monicelli C. The New Generation: 1980`s 1. Gabriele Salvatores 2. Giuseppe Tornatore 3. Nanni Moretti 4. Roberto Benigni D. Contemporary Italian Cinema 1. Ferzan Ozpeteck 2. Cristina Comencini 3. Gabriele Muccino III. Director Contributions IV. Future of Italian Filmmaking

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/2011

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