Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionFMS 300 Introduction to Film Studies Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3A This course is an introduction to the system of film, and its various forms, styles, and genres. Students will study a wide variety of films to further an understanding of the conventions by which motion pictures address social, and aesthetic experience. Through the class lectures, readings, and screenings, students will be introduced to the multiple functions of film, conventional and alternative ways of reading a film text, and will develop the critical tools necessary for thinking and writing about film as both an art form, and as a medium that reflects popular culture.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 10:00am–11:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 4:00pm–5:20pm 