Challenging Conventions: Experimental Film
A critical look at avant-garde and experimental filmmaking that defies traditional narrative structures. Students will explore how these films manipulate time, space, and visual form to provoke audience response.
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A critical look at avant-garde and experimental filmmaking that defies traditional narrative structures. Students will explore how these films manipulate time, space, and visual form to provoke audience response.
Key Questions
- What defines a film as experimental or avant-garde?
- How do experimental films challenge the passive viewing experience?
- In what ways do these films manipulate the fundamental elements of film form?
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