THEA 5 - Film Appreciation

    Recent Professors
    Gary Shapiro, Alicia Welch
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–50 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is an examination of the nature of motion pictures as a unique and composite art. Students observe screening and analysis of films selected on the basis of direction, theme, or style. The survey is international in scope, but with more thorough treatment given to one director. The focus of the course may be on the western culture movie, the movie musical, the horror film, or the so-called "underground" or "independent" cinema. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:30pm–9:35pm, Mon Tue Fri 1:45pm–2:35pm