Topics in Film Studies - bmc.HART.B380.002.F25

This course will explore the vibrant contemporary art and film worlds of the city of Philadelphia—a city uniquely positioned to attract artists with its many top-tier fine art schools, world-class museums, affordable living and studio spaces, and thriving network of artist-run galleries and exhibition spaces. Some our sessions will take the form of seminar discussions with readings in theory and history at the Trico Philly campus, while some will involve visits to local museums, galleries, cinemas, and art institutes, and meetings with arts professionals. We will discuss whether the distinction between film and other forms of lensed, moving imagery on the one hand and contemporary art on the other continues to matter, whether from a conceptual, institutional, or economic perspective. Site visits are subject to change but may include the Barnes Foundation, the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Film Festival, and others. Fulfills 300-level requirement for HART majors and Film Studies minors at Bryn Mawr. Tri-Co Philly Program.