Course Catalog Information (24-25)
F/TV 2BW
History of Cinema (1950-Present)
Course Description
This course surveys the international development of the motion picture since 1950 as a distinct form of artistic expression, through classic films, notable artists, and key events; investigates the aesthetic, technological, economic, and social factors that contributed to the evolution of cinematic arts; and examines the value systems reflected in and shaped by these works from diverse cultures. Expanded topics in historiography, such as problems and approaches to historical film research and analysis, will be covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Examine the historical development of narrative film since 1950, including film language and film art.
- Display ability to utilize critical thinking skills and appraise motion pictures from different time periods and parts of the world in aesthetic, technological, economic and socio-historical contexts.
- Distinguish significant genres, movements, film artists and national schools of filmmaking since 1950.
- Analyze representations of class, race/ethnicity, gender and sexuality, demonstrating an understanding of the politics of representation learned in class.
Course Details
- Units
- 4.5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4.5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Also Listed As
- F/TV 2B
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course Not open to students with credit in F/TV 2B, F/TV 2BH or F/TV 2BWH.