Introduction to Film History

Catalog description

As an overview of film history and aesthetics, this course explores film history from 1895 to the present. Emphasis is on the development of film as a technology, an art form, an industry, and a cultural institution. The class will research and discuss genres, movements, directors, and landmarks in film history. Students will view films, participate in in-class and online discussions of films and readings, attend lectures, and write a collaborative research project.