Dr. Alfred Guzzetti

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Biography

Alfred Guzzetti is the Osgood Hooker Professor Emeritus in Visual Arts at Harvard University. His filmmaking career spans several decades, during which he has created both feature-length films and experimental short films. Notable works include 'Family Portrait Sittings' (1975), 'Scenes from Childhood' (1980), and 'Time Exposure' (2012). Guzzetti has collaborated extensively with anthropologists on documentaries such as 'Seed Earth' (1994) and 'Living Risk: The Story of a Nicaraguan Family' (1985), as well as 'Pictures of the Revolution' (1991). His experimental film work includes titles like 'Air' (1971) and 'Calcutta Intersection' (2003). He integrates collaborations with composers into his work, resulting in multimedia installations and performances. Guzzetti also authored the book 'Things to Know: An Analysis of Film Godard' (1981). He continues to be active in filmmaking, with recent projects that explore relationships and innovative use of multimedia.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).