HUM 246 - American Cinema

Institution:

Genesee Community College

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Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Explores Hollywood motion pictures as an art form, as an industry, and as a system of representation and communication. Examines how Hollywood films work technically, artistically, and culturally to reinforce and challenge American's national self-image. Defines elements of film language, such as shot, cinematography, film noir, mise en scene, and montage. Studies popular genres such as Westerns, comedy, and combat film. Students learn to become active and critical viewers. Prerequisite: completion of Genesee Community College's reading requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.genesee.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 343-0055

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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