Selected Classics of American Avant-Garde Film

Display Schedule

Subject guarantor:

Eric ROSENZVEIG

Name of lecturer(s):

Henry Lyman HILLS, Eric ROSENZVEIG

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Wednesday, March 2, 20:00 at Ponrepo (all in 16mm)

ANTICIPATION OF THE NIGHT (1958) by Stan Brakhage (42 min)

HOLD ME WHILE I'M NAKED (1966) by George Kuchar (15 min)

WAVELENGTH (1967) by Michael Snow (43 min)

Friday, March 4, 14:00-17:00 at FAMU

AT LAND (1944) by Maya Deren (15 min)

GLIMPSE OF THE GARDEN (1962) by Marie Menken (5 min)

LIGHTS (1966) by Marie Menken (6 min)

COSMIC RAY (1962) by Bruce Conner (4 min)

FLAMING CREATURES (1963) by Jack Smith (45 min)

SCORPIO RISING (1963) by Kenneth Anger (30 min)

Friday, March 4, 20:00 at Ponrepo (both in 16mm)

TOM TOM THE PIPERS SON (1969) by Ken Jacobs (1 hr 55 min)

T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G (1968) by Paul Sharits (12 min)

Mode of study:

module

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The screenings are open to anyone wishing to attend even if not enrolled in class.

Course contents:

A mini-history of the prime moment in American experimental film, focussing primarily on hits from the 60's. Two programs of film will be screened in 16mm at Ponrepo; these will be supplemented with a number of other titles on DVD at FAMU with introductions and anecdotes by Henry Hills.

Recommended or required reading:

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Assessment methods and criteria:

To receive credit, attendance at all screenings is mandatory. A journal describing your experience of these films (3 page minimum; plagiarism off the internet will result in failure) is due after the last class, in order to have your credit posted.

Course web page:

Note:

Henry Hills is an American experimental filmmaker living in Vienna. He has taught at FAMU since 2005.

henry@henryhills.com

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
02.03.2016		20:00–22:00	Henry Lyman HILLS	Bio Konvikt		přednášková par. 1
04.03.2016		14:00–17:00	Henry Lyman HILLS	Projekce FAMU Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1
04.03.2016		20:00–22:00	Henry Lyman HILLS	Bio Konvikt		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans: