Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionFTVM 101 covers the theory and analysis of classic American film genres such as the Western, the Musical, Film Noir, Horror, Romantic Comedy, Gangster, Sci-fi, Fantasy, War, and Historical Epics. Through lectures, discussion, and film screenings we identify the specific characteristics that define various film genres and how these elements work together. We discuss and evaluate the iconography, aesthetics, themes and archetypesofeachgenre.Attheendofthiscourse, studentswillbeabletoidentifytheelements, themes,topics,tropes,characters,situations, and plot beats that are common in specific genres and their cultural context.Usually HeldTue Thu 1:55pm–3:20pm 