TransfermaticCINEMA at Chaffey College

    CINEMA 26 - Survey of American Cinema

    Recent Professors
    E. Jacobson, A. Day, B. Bubion, J. Gleason, D. Cummings, D. Jacobo, T. Lewis, L. Rivas and 6 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    5–45 students
    Difficulty
    4.0Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Analysis and discussion of the portrayals of African Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, and other American national cultures including representations of class, gender, and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Historical overview of the birth of American cinema, silent movie classics, silent comedies, and the story structure of the hero's journey. Areas of study include: the early women pioneers, such as Alice Guy Blaché, westerns, gangsters, musicals, science fiction, film noir, animation, American independent features and short movies. This survey course on American cinema history incorporates A.I. insights to enhance students' understanding of film evolution. A.I. analytics and content recommendation systems will be explored to uncover patterns and trends in American cinema over the years.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–4:20pm, Tue 9:30am–11:05am