STANDARD COMPETENICES

 

 1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of history in the Cinematic Western genre

 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the genre of the Cinematic Western

 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the sub-genres of the Cinematic Western

 4. Compare the Cinematic Western to the history of the American west

 5. Identify the major directors of Cinematic Westerns

 6. Identify how the Cinematic Western has defined the contemporary cinematic landscape

 7. Compare and evaluate directorial styles within the Cinematic Western genre

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. History and background of the Cinematic Western film.

 II. What is a Cinemat ic Western?

 Ill. What are the sub-genres of the Cinematic Western?

     A. Silent Westerns

     B. American Frontier Westerns

     C. Spaghetti Westerns

     D. Modern Westerns

 IV. Discussion of elements early Cinematic Western Films V. Analyze movies screened for technique and impact

 VI. On the genre

 VII. On cinema in general

 VIII. Discussion of directorial styles within the Cinematic Western genre.