“I have a way of filming things and staging them and designing sets. There were times when I thought I should change my approach but in fact, this is what I like to do. It’s sort of like my handwriting as a movie director.”
This course will explore and immerse you in the signature style and adventurous cinema of Wes Anderson from coming of age films through stop motion animation to comedy dramas.
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This three week film studies course will introduce and explore Wes Anderson’s body of work as a writer/director. By analysing a selection of his films, we will discover the visually impactful, euphoric style he employs to achieve his art.
What will we cover?
This course will cover the storytelling and directing techniques employed by Anderson in his films
It will analyse Anderson’s aesthetics, his use of colour, nostalgia, production design and filming techniques including whip pan, slow motion and aerial shots.
It will make a closer examination of his feature films
The course will focus on his close working relationships with his stock company of actors and crew.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Have a better understanding of the career of Wes Anderson and his place in the pantheon of modern American cinema.
Further develop skills of analysis and interpretation in your own wider film knowledge.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory level course and does not assume previous study or reading. The course is aimed at building American cinema appreciation but is also suitable for all who enjoy viewing and discussing film.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor presentations and screening of extracts from Anderson’s films along with textual analysis and general discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Bring paper and pen, tablet or laptop for notetaking. The tutor will provide support materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please look also for other Film Studies courses under History Culture and Writing/Film Studies at www.citylit.ac.uk.
Graham Rinaldi is a freelance film lecturer and writer. He is the author of the biography on the British comic actor, Will Hay and he is currently researching his next book, the acting career of David Bowie.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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