TransfermaticFILM at College of San Mateo

    FILM 145 - Watching Quality Television

    Recent Professors
    David J. Laderman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of FILM 145
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Explores a variety of popular, critically acclaimed cable, satellite and network television programs from a cinematic perspective. Topics to include the history of quality television; the influence of filmmakers and film genres on quality TV; and cable and satellite broadcast as a venue for film style experimentation and social commentary.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–9:00pm