Star Wars' and Sci-Fi's Coming of Age
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Theatre
Start Date
21-5-2015
End Date
21-5-2015
Keywords
Film, Science-Fiction, Star Wars
Abstract
George Lucas' Star Wars (1977) marked a crucial turning-point in film history, reshaping how science-fiction films could and should present themselves, incorporating themes never before used in the genre, reaching an audience untouched by its predecessors, and establishing a firm and economically viable market for sci-fi films that had hitherto not existed. I will be presenting my final paper from History of Narrative Film from winter quarter of this year: "Star Wars' and Sci-Fi's Coming of Age." I will explore the narrative and aesthetic elements that set Star Wars apart as a groundbreaking science-fiction film within its historical and cultural context. My presentation will include visuals via PowerPoint slides, incorporating stills and brief clips from the film where necessary, as well as a version of my essay that I have modified to fit as a verbal presentation. Professor Melissa Johnson has been my mentor throughout this process. As always, her input and support are truly invaluable. I am grateful for the opportunity to present my findings at SOURCE this year!
Recommended Citation
Allison, Caleb, "Star Wars' and Sci-Fi's Coming of Age" (2015). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 77.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2015/oralpresentations/77
Department/Program
Film and Video Studies
Additional Mentoring Department
Film and Video Studies
Star Wars' and Sci-Fi's Coming of Age
SURC Theatre
George Lucas' Star Wars (1977) marked a crucial turning-point in film history, reshaping how science-fiction films could and should present themselves, incorporating themes never before used in the genre, reaching an audience untouched by its predecessors, and establishing a firm and economically viable market for sci-fi films that had hitherto not existed. I will be presenting my final paper from History of Narrative Film from winter quarter of this year: "Star Wars' and Sci-Fi's Coming of Age." I will explore the narrative and aesthetic elements that set Star Wars apart as a groundbreaking science-fiction film within its historical and cultural context. My presentation will include visuals via PowerPoint slides, incorporating stills and brief clips from the film where necessary, as well as a version of my essay that I have modified to fit as a verbal presentation. Professor Melissa Johnson has been my mentor throughout this process. As always, her input and support are truly invaluable. I am grateful for the opportunity to present my findings at SOURCE this year!
Faculty Mentor(s)
Melissa Johnson