ENGLT 400 - Introduction to Film

    Recent Professors
    Nathan Schemel, Leah K. Dubuc, Robert W. Livings, Avery Christmas, Nicole B. Woolley, Kristen M. Anderson, Steve F. Cirrone, Roberto Chacon-Gutierrez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGLT 400
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course explores the artistic, business, and social elements of modern film. It examines the elements that go into making films: acting, directing, cinematography, writing, and editing. It investigates the techniques used to manipulate the audience into fear, laughter, and sadness and compares the commercial box office hit and "movie star" to enduring artistic films and actors. This class will view and analyze films to evaluate filmmaking techniques and the impact of films and the movie business on society. This course is cross-listed with TAFILM 300. It may be taken only once for credit as TAFILM 300 or as ENGLT 400, but not both.
    Usually Held
    Mon 4:00pm–7:15pm, Thu 5:30pm–8:20pm