This course examines South Asian art worlds through the interdisciplinary study of film music of India. From Sanskrit treatises and courtly entertainment, to Bollywood glamour, parallel cinema, and diasporic weddings—we build a working frame of reference for situating styles, sensibilities, storytelling, and media in relation to historical forces, creative economies, and social groups. In the process, we also develop ethnographic skill sets and representational strategies for learning about the performing arts in Portland’s South Asian communities.
- Teacher: Kaley Mason