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Cinema Dream and Fantasy
University of Westminster - Full Curriculum Program
London, England
Dates: 1/15/22 - 5/28/22
Cinema Dream and Fantasy
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Westminster
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Film Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: 5CINE006W
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
DESCRIPTION
This module examines key critical and popular uses of analogies between film and dreams. It considers the
relationship between film as a culture industry and changing notions of fantasy and reality, referring to mainstream
and avant-garde cinema. In particular, it will discuss the pleasures offered by film spectatorship by exploring the
significance of psychoanalysis to film theory with regards voyeurism, sexual difference and the formation of identity.
relationship between film as a culture industry and changing notions of fantasy and reality, referring to mainstream
and avant-garde cinema. In particular, it will discuss the pleasures offered by film spectatorship by exploring the
significance of psychoanalysis to film theory with regards voyeurism, sexual difference and the formation of identity.