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Paul Tiessen (left), a professor in film studies, Willy Nassau (centre), lecturer in media studies and director of WLU‘s audioâ€"visual department and John Durst (right), a lecturer in film studies examine an Arrifiex camera, one of WLU‘s collection of antique camera equipment. Fil ses thrive at both 1 | universities For those seriously interested in film a Bachelor of Arts Degree is possible. At most universities film is offered through either the English or Fine Arts departâ€" ments. At Laurier film is offered through the English department. Both theoretical and technical courses are offered. John Durst of the Audio Visual department at Laurier also teaches two basic production courses, the purpose behind these courses being to give the students an understanding and appreciation of the making of films. Comprising the bulk of the film courses are the theory and theme classes taught by Dr. Paul Tiessen. Tiessen, a former english graduate of Laurier was invited from the University of Manitoba to return to Laurier and lecture. Tiessen received his M.A. and PhD from the University of Alberta in literature and film. Much of his present research is in this area where he has presented papers at conferences in Canada and the United States. His study in the relationship beâ€" tween film and literature has greatly enhanced the program at laurier A varied selection of film courses is available at both Wilfrid Laurier and the University of Waterloo. Silent film, film genre, and contemporary film are offered regularly and always attract a large amount of student interest. Of particular interest is the German Cinema course being offered for the first time this year, taught by Dr. Hildi Tiessen. Chris Polci Chronicle Special For a number of years students at Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Wa terloo have had the unique opportunity of taking courses offered in film studies. Because of the similarities between film and literature, film is studied as a form of narrative. with courses designed to instill an appreciation of themes and techniques, possibilities and limitations in film. To help do so, students are required to make their own films by which they are later graded. A first term course in black and white, silent film is offered. This is followed up with a second term. sound and color film course. The interest in this course has led to course for next year devoted to Rainer Werner Fassbinder, the most flamboyant of the German directors, who committed suicide this past summer. A course on Canadian Cinema has also generated a good deal of enthusiasm at the university and within the community as well. The course was available on the Wilfrid Laurier campus and at the Kitchener Waterioo Library. drawing students from across Southwestern Ontario. _ Courses are also offered dealing with film history, film directors and films from particular countries. Looking to the future, The program at Laurier evolved from a very modest beginning. It was Professor Flora Roy of the English Department who initiated the film program. It was her interest in the relationship between the mass media,. literature and film from which the program was developed. At that time Laurier was without any audio visual equipment, budget or professors. Nassau, working out of a single room with a rented projector, and much of his own equipment organized a single course comâ€" bining theory and technique in 1969. Every year afterwards equipment and courses were added. Paul Tiessen took over teachâ€" ing most of the film courses in 1974 and the program continued to improve. Some significant community contribuâ€" tions have been made by the audio visual department in the past few years. In 1980, Laurier donated a collection of antique cameras, gathered by Wilheim Nassau, to the National Museum of Science in Ottawa. In 1978 Laurier began broadcasting Teleâ€" college over Grand River Television makâ€" ing available university courses through television . an audio visual presentation for the Seaâ€" gram museum. A multimedia presentation is also planned depicting the development of Seagrams in w’terloo county . courses on Australian cinema and experi mental films are planned for 1983â€"84. Supplementing the film courses at Laurier are a number of classes offered at the University of Waterloo. Faculty, faciliâ€" ties and courses are available to students at both universities In recent years Laurier has hosted a number of successful film festivals. In 1976 a festival featuring Canadian films was held at Laurier. That was succeeded by a film, literature and music festival in 1978. In 1984 a winter festival is planned featuring films from Australia and New Zealand. During the week of Octoberfest, the first annual October film fest featuring German films is planned. Organized by the Departâ€" ment of English, the Cultural Affairs Committee, with assistance from the Goethe Institute in Toronto. The audio visual department has recently been approached by seagrams to complete Jan Uhde and Michael Bird combine to teach four classes at the University of Waterloo. Students at both universities are encouraged to cross enroll. A crossâ€"section of students from the various disciplines enroll in the film courses. Most take the classes as electives however, a greater number are studying film as a major or minor . Professor Roy invited Wilheim Nassau then Director of Operations with the American Broadcasting Corporation for Vermont and New Hampshire to set up an audio visual department and film program at Laurier. GET ‘OI'E-OIL’ NOW? CHR@MAEOG; u::am Fritz Electric CI[> FRITZ ELECTRIC GRANNY BUTTER TARTS ... 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