DRAM 151 - Cinema as Art and Communication II

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This course provides a survey of American cinema as it relates to cultural, aesthetic and critical influences on American society. The focus of the course is the development of the feature film from the 1970's through the present. The course traces and explains the impact of film movements of the modern era, the evolution of national cinemas, the innovations in animation and special effects, contemporary experimental cinema, the role of the home movie and video, as well as the influence of the director, the role of technology, and the resulting influence on an audience. This course is intended for all students interested in a general survey of American cinema.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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