FILM 1 - Introduction to Film Studies

    Recent Professors
    Heather Frances Blackmore, Rene Thomas Rodriguez, Sonia Lupher, Trevor Byrne, Aaron Dowell, Alison R. Hoffman, Josh Gleason, James Bogdanski and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    An introduction to the art of cinema through lecture, discussion, and screening of a wide variety of films and related media. This course examines aesthetic elements such as cinematography, production design (mise en scène), editing, sound design, and performance styles, in addition to exploring other aspects of filmmaking, cinematic representation, spectatorship, and cultural ideologies.
    Usually Held
    Sat 9:00am–12:10pm, Wed 12:50pm–4:00pm, Fri 1:30pm–4:40pm, Fri 10:00am–1:10pm