Aesthetics of Television series

The principle of this class is to begin from the student's own experience
of watching television series and their reactions to them and to compare this
with other time periods, geographical zones and cultures. The course will
examine satellite television, DVD box sets, Internet downloading, streaming,
etc. Students will then be asked to analyse the script-writing, production,
broadcasting and accessories for a series. The course will also take a look at
the role of television series in modern society, their cult status, their role
in initiation and social rituals as well as the artistic elements involved in
their production.