Death of Tristan. (Image courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number, LC-USZ62-107170 (b&w film copy neg.)])
Instructor(s)
Prof. Irving Singer
MIT Course Number
24.264
As Taught In
Fall 2005
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course examines problems in the philosophy of film as well as literature studied in relation to their making of myths. The readings and films that are discussed in this course draw upon classic myths of the western world. Emphasis is placed on meaning and technique as the basis of creative value in both media.