THEA 9 - History of Film: 1880s through 1950s

    Recent Professors
    Mary Albert
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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
    This course is a historical and critical survey of film as an art form. It emphasizes the evolution of artistic and technical facets of production in features, documentaries, and experimental films. The focus is on films from the 1880s through the 1950s. Field trips may be required. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:30am–2:35pm