Moving Image Archiving: History, Philosophy, practice

Introduction to historical development of moving image archives. Critical analysis of archival policies regarding collection development, access, exhibition, cataloging, preservation, and restoration. Introduction to principle models and methodologies of moving image archive practices from 1938 establishment of International Federation of Film Archives to the present, addressing practices such as collection development of classical, national, regional, and non-mainstream materials (small gauge formats, independent and amateur productions, new media); changing role of technology in preservation and restoration; ethics of moving image restoration; cataloging standards and documentation systems; classical and alternative models of archive administration and funding; cultural impact of public programming; research and publication supported by moving image archives; access, education, and archival productions. S/U or letter grading.