Introduction to Film Studies

Introduction to one of the most powerful cultural and artistic mediums of our time: cinema. Focuses on the aesthetics, history, literature and creative techniques, as well as the depiction of social cultures, history and values in film. Lectures, discussions and reading are supplemented by the screening of representative films.Hours: 72 (45 lecture,27 lab)Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1, CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable (FS 101 and 101H combined: maximum credit, one course.)SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area CGrading Options: Pass/No Pass or Standard Letter