American Youth in Film: Cinematic Sociology and Screenwriting

CANCELLED

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Toska Olson sociology, gender studies , Kevin Rexroat

Fields of Study

media studies, sociology and writing

Preparatory for studies or careers in

social sciences, creative writing, screenwriting, education

Description

This program explores childhood and adolescence through the lenses of sociology, film, and creative writing. We will deconstruct media messages about American culture with a special focus on gender, sexuality, race, and class, and we will learn to construct meaningful screenplays through story structure, character development, and story form. Our interdisciplinary approach will help creative writers use individuals’ social location to create engaging characters and stories. Social scientists and educators will gain critical understanding of an influential cultural element through screenwriting and media literacy skills.

Coursework will encompass in-class and online projects. The final assignment will integrate sociology and screenwriting.

Credit may be awarded in childhood sociology, creative writing, screenwriting, film analysis, and sociology of gender, sexuality, race, and class.

Advertised Schedule

9a-3p Tue/Fri (Jun. 25 - Jul. 26) plus 4 hours per week of online work in lieu of class time.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning 25 - 49% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day

Program Revisions