FTV 203 - african American Cinema

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 4 hours weekly Prerequisite: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 101. Advisory: Completion of FTV 101. The course analyzes the evolution of the Black image in cinema from the beginning of motion pictures to the present. Particular attention will be paid to role African Americans have played in the development of the American film industry. Students investigate the origins of racial and ethnic stereotypes in film as well as examine contemporary challenges filmmakers face in more accurately and fairly representing minorities in cinema. The successful student will become more aware of the complex interplay between cultural representations in cinema and audience perceptions and become more adept at applying critical theories to analyze these images. The films, texts, and classroom materials examine a broad range of Hollywood and independent cinema, making students aware of the culture, politics, and social history of the periods in which the films were produced. (CSU, AVC)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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