Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis course focuses on screening, analyzing and writing about film as a narrative reflective of its time and culture. Students study representative film masterpieces from 1950 to the present by viewing films or portions of films. An emphasis is placed on ideas and values portrayed in the films with regards to how they reflect the concerns of particular nationalities and time periods. Students also analyze the growth and transformation of various artistic techniques used by the filmmakers, as well as trends in major transnational filmmaking and media conglomeration. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .