HUM: THE AMERICAN CINEMA

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General

Subject Code

COM

Course Number

338

Course Title

THE AMERICAN CINEMA

Course Long Title

HUM: THE AMERICAN CINEMA

Department(s)

Course Level

Post-Baccalaureate, Undergraduate

Degree Attributes

Humanities, Undergraduate Tuition Rate

Course Description

Investigates American cinema's origins and development, the rise of the studio and star systems. Study of the American cinema's use of genres and the development of a film narrative style. Investigates film techniques and develops a language for discussing the art of film. Studies the origin and development of classic Hollywood style and its use by film directors today. Students practice active, critical viewing and complete research and writing about American film.

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