THA 135 - Introduction to Film

    Recent Professors
    K. Clark
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course introduces film aesthetics and theory which focuses on the art, technology, and business of filmmaking. Elements of film production such as narrative structures, mise-en-scene, cinematography, performance, editing, and sound are explored for the purpose of demonstrating how artistic and technical choices create meaning. Analysis of both narrative and non-narrative filmic texts are explored to develop the students' perception, appreciation and analytic skills in film studies. Hollywood models of marketing and distribution, as well as independent film making approaches are studied.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:00pm–3:50pm, Mon 2:00pm–4:50pm