COURSE DETAIL
COURSE DETAIL
This course introduces the superhero as an aspect of academic film study. Each lecture focuses on specific sub-topic of the genre, introducing key concepts, central themes and ideas in context of the primary readings and screenings. These include, but are not limited to, race, gender, and sexual orientation, the mythological and the historical superhero, the anti-hero and the wannabe, the rogue and the villain, and cultural, political, and historical connections.
Film and Media Studies Abroad
Take your film and media studies international to analyze, create, and distribute stories across cultures—integrating film theory, genre and form, production techniques, and media industries. International study immerses you in new cinematic traditions, audiences, and production ecosystems, expanding how you research, script, shoot, edit, and critique works for narrative impact and cultural context. You’ll advance in screen analysis, documentary and narrative production, sound design, and digital media while engaging with festivals, archives, and emerging platforms. Build your portfolio through collaborations with production teams, location shoots, and critical writing—strengthening visual literacy, technical craft, and the ability to understand how media shapes and reflects global cultures.