FILM 342 - Cinema Studies I: Early American Film History

Description:
A history of the development of narrative film as an art form and cultural medium from the 1800s to the mid-20th century, with primary focus on Hollywood cinema. FILM 342 and ENG 342 are cross-listed courses; student may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Synthesize and demonstrate mastery of the origins of American film, and its stylistic, thematic, cultural and aesthetic evolution from early silent cinema through the films of the mid-20th century.
Analyze the ways in which American cinema both reflects and shapes national values and mores.
Evaluate the role and importance of the Hollywood studio system and the notion of stardom from their early manifestations to the mid-20th century.
Articulate evolution of film technology from silent cinema to mid-century motion picture techniques.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/18/17