COMM 2350 Film History I
An examination of American and international cinema. The international nature of the silent era will be studied as well as the introduction of sound. The birth of film styles, including Russian Formalism, German Expressionism, Classical Hollywood Cinema, Italian Neorealism, and the French New Wave will be analyzed. Film concepts such as film conventions and genres will be studied and the social and cultural impact of film will be assessed. Additionally, the influence of new technologies, film standards, and production modes will be surveyed as they changed through the decades.
Offered
Spring