CINEMA 26 - Survey of American Cinema

Institution:

Chaffey College

Subject:

Description:

Class hours: 48-54 lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. The art of American theatrical films from the study and analysis of silent classics through contemporary commercial films. Viewing films, discussion, and critical lectures. Successive offerings will focus on the studio, directors, stars, western, musical, gangster, science fiction, epic, experimental films, family melodrama, hard-boiled detective, small film, and film noir. Development of film as an evolving art and its impact on commercial television and related visual media. Further emphasis on commercial filmmaking and methods of film criticism. 0612.10

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chaffey.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 652-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.