American Film: Comedy · Film (Sch Of The Arts)
I learned how to critically evaluate comedy and American comedy history in an academic context.
We studied the progression of comedy through the development of film. It was great.
Each week it was a new and really interesting topic on something related to comedy in film! I learned a lot, the lectures were great
I learned about a new subject - I really appreciated the mix of comedy theory with film history.
It was my first time approaching comedy academically and it was so fascinating
I learned the major topics and themes of American film comedy.
Theory and how they discuss w one another. Also the socioeconomic implications of comedy movements
I learned a lot of theory behind comedy! From stand up to silent film, it was a really good anthology review.
Overview of the history of comicality in media.
The history of American film comedy from the origins of cinema to the present. examined the relation between comedy and social change. Focused on a single tradition bridging the silent and sound eras: the performance-centered, “comedian comedy” format associated with performers as diverse as Charlie Chaplin, Mae West, the Marx Brothers, and, into the present Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, and others.