HUMN 2 - Introduction to Film Studies

    Recent Professors
    ELIZABETH WING BROOKS, ANTONIO ALFARO
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35–60 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HUMN 2
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C1 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Introduction to film aesthetics, styles, and devices, as well as film theory and critical approaches to film analysis. Overview of film history, in addition to film production, technology, and distribution. Emphasis on diverse responses to the art form of cinema and its impact on contemporary culture. Students may receive credit for FLMS 2 or HUMN 2, but not both.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:15pm, Mon 3:45pm–5:45pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm