In 1895, the first movie camera filmed workers leaving a factory. That movie camera has been replaced by a security camera that both protects and monitors those workers. From the early cameras to the latest technologies, the history of cinema and media can be understood as a recurrent series of surveillance techniques. This course examines surveillance technologies and monitoring practices to explore how technology and ideology came to play together in audio-visual forms. We will examine the politics and ethics of security and surveillance, stretching from the first manifestations of voyeuristic photography  to such modern forms as drones, GPS and user security on social media. Course materials will include readings as well as features, documentaries and video installations.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 14

Prerequisites: CAMS 201 or CAMS 202, or permission of the instructor.

Instructor: Morari

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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