THR 2600 - History of Film: The Silent Era

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

Examines the growth of popular film, from the 16th century Italian camera obscura to Thomas Edison's kinetoscope; from early French experiments in projection to the Nickelodeon peepshow; from D.W. Griffith to the Russian and German contribution to the rise of Hollywood and the first talkies. Selected films will be studied in class and independently. Offered alternate years, rotating with THR 2610.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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