TransfermaticCINEMA at West Los Angeles College

    CINEMA 003 - History of Motion Pictures

    Recent Professors
    WLAC STAFF, Evan Charnov, Kendrick Jordan, Ishmael Elmi, Matthew Harrison, Jennifer Penton, Paul Calderon
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.0Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of CINEMA 003
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course will provide students a broad survey of the history of motion pictures. Classics and important films from the birth of the medium to the present time are screened and discussed with regard to their cultural influence. The course follows the evolution of the art, industry and technology of moviemaking. (GE Areas � IGETC: 3A; CSU GE: C1)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Thu 12:15pm–2:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:30am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:10pm, Wed 1:40pm–4:50pm