Course Overview
In this course students will learn how to watch movies and read plays with a critical eye. In the discussions about movies the focus will be on the "grassroots creativity" - fan movies and video games - as responses to media industry dominance. Also, the topics such as film, theatre and politics, Hollywood versus independent films, and film and art will be explored. During the course there will be a few screenings of some cult movies such as Blade Runner, Casablanca, and Pulp Fiction. After completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in critique relevant to both film and theatre media texts.
Prerequisite(s)
- BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$780.51
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the assigned readings.
- Engage in critique relevant to both film and theatre media texts.
- Answer and ask important questions related to the assigned plays and films.
- Engage in discussions of the theoretical concepts, applications of the theories and perspectives, and broader issues and considerations.
Effective as of Fall 2010
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Film and Theatre: An Active Audience (LIBS 7014) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of LIBS 7014 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 37279
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 37279
- $780.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 114 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Carl Peters
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- FINAL EXAMS: All final exams MUST be written at BCIT during the last week of the course on the designated dates and times given at course start.
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