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Women Making Movies (Europe)

3.0

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Average Course Rating

(4.33)

This course introduces students to some of the most exciting female directors of the 21st century, asking how gender shaped the production and reception of their films. Do particular directors attribute any significance to the fact of being a woman? Does a director's gender shape her choice of subject or how she represents it? Does wider knowledge of works directed by women change our sense of the canon and authorship? Covers non-U.S. films, strongly encouraged for FMS majors and minors. Cross-listed with WGS. No pre-requisite.

Fall 2014

(4.33)

Spring 2023

(4.32)

Fall 2014

Professor: Laura Mason

(4.33)

The aspects of the class which garnered the highest praise from students were the creative freedom of assignments, the fantastic instructor, and regular assignments that force improvement. Students were especially pleased with the insightful feedback from the instructor and peers. Technical difficulties and insufficient time for revision were the worst aspects of the class. Students also thought that additional readings would improve the class. Students considering this class should know it is quite theoretical, with grades based more on content over technical proficiency. However, a background in editing software beyond iMovie is useful, students said. This class and instructor were highly recommended, students said. 151

Spring 2023

Professor: Laura Mason

(4.32)