CFS 17000 History of Cinema

Spanning the inception of cinema from the 1890s through present day this course will focus on the movie going experience, Hollywood storytelling, the studio system, the star system and film genres.  Students will gain an understanding of how the introduction of sound was both a problem and an opportunity.  In addition, students will examine the various film genres and what role censorship and technology has played in the industry over the years.

Hours

3 Credits, 3 Hours