Posts by analoggardener52

northerncrane4 said:Not exactly. To make a fair comparison, you actually need to have some hard facts to work with.

I was speaking more about the underlying premise.

Jose Chase2 said:Is that your excuse for having such a cluttered inbox?😉

LOL. Alright, fine, I cleaned it out.

If you have any questions about the program, just ask.

Do I need to pass a specific entrance exam, or is it just the general electives for the Department of Comparative Literature?
Am I expected to have a certain number of literary works under my belt beforehand?
How much of a headache is it to double major in English and Comparative Literature?
I’ll be devastated if I don't get in, so is there any way I can spend this year preparing before enrollment? Should I be looking for a mentor or something similar?
😁

I see... currently making my way through that encyclopedia...😁

steelstag4 said:So, you’ve got the Department of Comparative Literature over at the university, which actually houses the Department of Theater and Film Studies within its structure. film studiesThink of it this way—you enroll in a Comparative Literature program, which basically gives you the freedom to pick and choose more courses centered around film studies. Since the university is currently undergoing a major structural overhaul following the implementation of the Bologna Process, there’s actually been a proposal on the table: if you take 50% or more of your credits in film-related subjects, you'd graduate with a specialized title as a filmologist alongside your comparative literature degree. I’m just not entirely sure if they're going to pull the trigger on that change immediately.
Here’s the link, if you’re interested— Check out this link to the Department of Comparative Literature's website:

And in the end—you’re left with Ada. 😉

I'm seriously considering heading to Washington, D.C. for my studies, and I've had my eye on the Department of Comparative Literature for quite some time now. Though, if I'm being honest, I probably ought to buckle down and start hitting the books right this second if I actually want to stay ahead of the curve—huh... 🙂 ).

If I actually manage to get in, I am definitely going to enroll in every single film course they offer. Maximum capacity, no regrets.

I’ve heard that trying to get into the Comparative Literature program is a lot like aiming for an Ivy League school—it's an uphill battle, to say the least. 🙄

Lately, I’ve been diving headfirst into the world of cinema. It’s become a bit of an obsession, really—I find myself watching just about anything that catches my eye. But now, I'm at a bit of a crossroads... 1. problem I am honestly breaking a sweat just trying to track down some decent classics. I don’t really have any connections in the industry, and frankly, the selection at my local video rental shops is abysmal. Last time I checked, they didn't even carry *Seven Samurai*, let alone anything slightly obscure, older, or experimental. I used to have a bit of an inside track on those rare finds—you know, the Japanese underground stuff and similar gems—but that door has closed for me, and now finding them feels like an uphill battle.
Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I’m completely at the mercy of whatever happens to be sitting on the shelves at the local video rental store, and frankly, it feels pretty tragic. 🙂
The second issue we need to address. It feels like there’s absolutely nothing happening in my city when it comes to actual engagement or film workshops. I honestly can't say I've ever even had the chance to look over a professional synopsis, and I think I've only stepped foot in a local theater maybe three times in my entire life—mostly because there just aren't any opportunities being put out there. 😢

Most of my time is spent watching movies on DVDs, DivX, or just catching something on TV. I’m one of those people who actually loves diving into the bonus features on a DVD—watching the "making of" documentaries and seeing how a scene actually comes together. I also spend a lot of time flipping through film encyclopedias; in fact, I just checked out Steven Jay Schneider’s "1001 Movies" earlier today. Honestly, I am just completely obsessed with it all. The whole world of cinema fascinates me.

I’ve been thinking lately about pursuing a career in something creative—maybe film criticism or something along those lines. I really want to dive deep into that world, and I even toyed around the idea of applying to the Department of Theater and Film Studies. But then I started looking into the actual requirements, and honestly, it’s a bit intimidating. Apparently, they only take a handful of students each year—like, maybe four people through some serious connections—and you can't just show up with enthusiasm. You have to be deeply versed in theater, write an original screenplay, and produce a short film or something similar just to get your foot in the door. The thing is, I don't have a clue where to start with the technical side of things. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'm lacking ideas or inspiration; if anything, I have way too many thoughts swirling around my head. It’s just that I don't have a crew to work with, and I have absolutely no experience with the actual production process. It feels like having a garage full of high-performance parts but no tools or mechanics to actually build the car. 👎

I just finished my junior year of high school, and I’m sitting here wondering if it’s already too late to actually commit to something and start building a career. If it isn't too late—and I really hope it isn't—where do I even begin, and how do I actually make it happen?

That’s a fair question. I’m actually curious about just how much weight literature carries in all of this if I want to pursue this professionally down the road. To be honest, my reading time is pretty non-existent lately. I used to be a big reader, but these days I’m mostly stuck just getting through the required reading for school or work.

Thanks... 😉