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West Valley College

American Cinema

West Valley College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

This is an introductory course in film studies examining the history and development of Hollywood and the movie business and their sustained influence on American culture. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the tools of cinematic grammar in creating a universal visual language.

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