Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionThe course analyzes the evolution of the Black image in cinema from the beginning of motion pictures to the present. Particular attention will be paid to role African Americans have played in the development of the American film industry. Students investigate the origins of racial and ethnic stereotypes in film as well as examine contemporary challenges filmmakers face in more accurately and fairly representing minorities in cinema. The successful student will become more aware of the complex interplay between cultural representations in cinema and audience perceptions and become more adept at applying critical theories to analyze these images. The films, texts, and classroom materials examine a broad range of Hollywood and independent cinema, making students aware of the culture, politics, and social history of the periods in which the films were produced.Usually HeldFri 8:00am–12:05pm 