Theories of Spectatorship
An introduction to spectatorship theory, exploring how audiences actively or passively consume film. Students will consider how gender, culture, and personal experience influence interpretation.
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An introduction to spectatorship theory, exploring how audiences actively or passively consume film. Students will consider how gender, culture, and personal experience influence interpretation.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between an active and a passive spectator?
- How does the 'male gaze' theory apply to classical cinema?
- In what ways can audiences resist a film's preferred reading?
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