THEATER ARTS G102 - History and Appreciation of the Cinema

Institution:

Golden West College

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Description:

(Same as: Humanities G135) This course is designed for students who want to develop an appreciation for and obtain a perspective on the cinema, including its historical, artistic, cultural and mythmaking aspects. The Hollywood film will be explored, as well as its relationship to world cinema. Topics will include film genres, filmmaking techniques (e.g. what does a director do? what is editing?), film language, narrative devices, themes, film theory and criticism, film studios and the star system, relationship between film and literature, and other subjects. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.goldenwestcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 892-7711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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