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THE AMERICAN CINEMA
Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Meets General Education Requirement In: Arts
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Spring 2. Summer. Fall 1. Fall 2.
Course Description:
Study film as a cultural, social and artistic expression. Investigate American cinema's origin and development, the rise of the studio and star systems and the impact of television on film. Consider film genres and the American cinema's use of genre to reflect societal concerns. Investigate film techniques and develop a vocabulary for discussing the art of film. Study the origin and development of classical Hollywood style and investigate Hollywood as an institution. Practice active, critical viewing and complete research and critical writing about American film.
Note: Students should be prepared to rent and screen 12 additional films chosen from the extensive video bibliography provided. This course has a required video component.
Prerequisites: upper-level standing with advanced-level critical thinking, reading, research and writing skills.
Recommended: College Writing or the equivalent, and an introductory humanities or arts criticism course.
This course fully meets the General Education requirement in The Arts.
