Out of Your Mind Course

Program Overview

This six-lecture course explores the portrayal of dreams, fixations, and coping mechanisms in films. It covers various genres, including comedy, thriller, and drama, and analyzes techniques such as subjectivity and internal focalization. The course includes a screening and discussion of a rare director's cut of "The Shining" (1980).

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

The course focuses on films that explore dreams, fixations, and coping mechanisms. It covers a wide range of genres, including comedy, thriller, and drama.

Course Structure:

The course consists of six lectures, each lasting three to four hours.

Course Schedule:

• Lecture 1: April 4, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
• Lecture 2: April 11, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT
• Lecture 3: April 18, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT
• Lecture 4: April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
• Lecture 5: May 2, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT
• Lecture 6: May 9, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to the course and the concept of dreams in film
• Module 2: The visualization of the inner workings of the psyche (Inside Out, 2015)
• Module 3: The discovery of a portal granting access to the mind of a renowned actor (Being John Malkovich, 1999)
• Module 4: The use of subjectivity, POV shot, and internal focalization in dream films

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The course is taught through lectures and discussions.