FILM-3041 (3) Environmental Cinema

Interrogates how fiction and nonfiction filmmakers, writers, cinematographers, and moving-image editors have creatively responded to discoveries made In the field of environmental science. Using books by Rachel Carson and Scott MacDonald as a framework, we will examine a broad spectrum of filmmakers (e.g. Wes Anderson, Todd Haynes, Jennifer Baichwal, Bruce Conner, Percy Smith) alongside the most pressing environmental issues. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Film (FILM or FMST) or Environmental Studies (ENVS) majors only.