Psychedelic Film

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Subject guarantor:

Eric ROSENZVEIG

Name of lecturer(s):

Henry Lyman HILLS, Eric ROSENZVEIG

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Kenneth Anger INAUGURATION OF THE PLEASURE DOME (1954) (39 min)

Jordan Belson ALLURES (1961) (8 min)

Jordan Belson SAMADHI (1967) (5 min)

Scott Bartlett OFF/ON (9 min) (1967)

Pat O’Neill 7362 (10 min)(1967)

Pat O’Neill RUNS GOOD (15 min) (1970)

Brakhage GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS (2 min) (1981)

Ken Jacobs THE GREEN WAVE (6 min) (2011)

Ben Russell TRYPPS #3 (12 min) (2007)

Ben Russell TRYPPS #7 (BADLANDS) (10 min) (2010)

Henry Hills THE HARE KRISHNA TREE (11 min) (2018)

Mode of study:

screenings and discussion

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Course contents:

Magic Mushrooms are speculated to have been instrumental in the formative stages of various of the

world's religions, and, outside of psychedelic music, the cultural effects of LSD on America in the 60's

& 70's are perhaps best illustrated by the examples from so-called “Underground Film”. In this module

we will explore a selection of films influenced by the psychedelic experience, either illustrating the

visual aspects of that experience or apparently created to be enjoyed while under the influence of (or as

a substitution for) hallucinogenic substances.

Recommended or required reading:

none

Assessment methods and criteria:

To receive credit, a journal describing your experience of these films (3 page minimum; plagiarism off the

internet will result in failure) is due before the end of the semester, in order to have your credit posted

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Note:

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

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans: