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COLL 148 901 (CRN: 24740)
THE ART OF THE BLOCKBUSTER
Long Title: THE ART OF THE BLOCKBUSTER: MOVIES MADE FOR THE MASSES (LOVETT)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Nguyen, Victor
Meeting: 7:00PM - 8:00PM R (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021)
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 15
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 8:26AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Do you like big-time movies and blockbusters? Do your wannabe movie snob friends scoff at your mainstream taste? Well, here is your chance to prove them wrong! From Steven Spielberg to Michael Bay and everyone in between, we will examine the nuances and stylings that make blockbusters what they are. We will also be diving into common blockbuster genres to examine how and why certain types of films become such big hits or massive failures. Whether it's Mean Girls or Marvel movies, you will be equipped to defend any film's perceived artistic value.