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Overview
Key facts
- Boston University's Super Heroes in Film Focusing on films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), this course explores the thematic and aesthetic aspects that have made super hero films so popular.
- Students learn and utilize basic film studies terminology (the close-up, the long take, cross-cutting, etc.) in order to understand how filmmakers create meaning through the use of specific cinematic techniques.
- In addition, the course contextualizes MCU films by explaining how each has operated within Marvel's cinematic history and its competition with DC.
- Taking the films themselves and their historical context into consideration, students are introduced to a basic understanding of the field of film studies and the types of analyses those working in the field undertake.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
4 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Boston, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT 84
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
- Registration Form for Summer 1 and/or Summer 2
- To qualify for student immigration sponsorship you must study full time.
- (Full-time enrollment is defined as registration for a minimum of 8 credits in one summer session or 12 credits if studying in both sessions.)
- Immunization Record Form
- Copy of your valid passport, including the data page and passport expiration date
- Copy of your most recent I-94 admission record or most recent US Port of Entry stamp in your passport (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of other relevant US immigration documents (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of your most recent English Proficiency Test scores. Read more about this requirement here.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents2183 USD / full≈ 2183 USD / full - Out-of-State2183 USD / full≈ 2183 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State2183 USD / full≈ 2183 USD / full
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