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In Creature Features: Wildlife in Film, we will explore the various ways in which the art of filmmaking and the science of wildlife studies are related, the role of film in wildlife research and education, and the collaborations of wildlife scientists and artists in conversation with the public about wildlife issues. Our explorations will include viewing a diversity of film types in the course, including wildlife depicted in documentary, fiction movie, non-fiction movie, IMAX, art, and scientific experimental films. Each viewing will be preceded by a presentation that provides a basis for critically understanding the film in context, as well as readings related to the wildlife science or issues that are raised within the film itself. Guest speakers from the wildlife, filmmaking, natural history and film criticism professions will occasionally present. Our final project will include hosting a one-day wildlife film festival at the Bell Museum of Natural History. This is a Freshman Seminar with limited enrollment! |
Course Schedule
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Week 1 -- JAN 21 |
Week 7 -- MAR 4 Representations of Nature and Wildlife in Film |
Week 13 -- APR 15
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| Week 2 -- JAN 28 Wildlife and Fishery Science: History and Fundamentals |
Week 8 -- MAR 11 Wildlife Science, Conservation Biology, and Minnesota Bound |
Week 14 -- APR 22 & 26 *Creature Features: A Day Wildlife in Film and Video" |
| Week 3 -- FEB 4 Film Types, Genres and Narrative in Wildlife Film |
Week 9 -- MAR 18 |
Week 15 -- APR 29
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Week 4 -- FEB 11 |
Week 10 --MAR 25
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WEEK 16 -- MAY 6 Final |
| Week 5 -- FEB 18 Film Types and History |
Week 11 -- APR 1
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| Week 6 -- FEB 25 Film Terms & Topics |
Week 12 -- APR 8
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