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FILM-> FILM 2: History of Motion Pictures

A broad survey is made of the history, theory, techniques, and development of motion pictures. The history of film as a major art form and its major artists, works, and styles are emphasized. Film examples are screened in class.
  • Prerequisites:
    None
  • Credits:
    3 units
  • Notes:
    Transfer: UC,CSU;
    IGETC AREA 3A (Arts);
    Cal-GETC Area 3A (Arts);
    Formerly CINEMA 1.

Spring 2026

  • Th 9 a.m.-1:05 p.m. | Robert Simmons | Cmd 180
    FILM-> FILM 2-2164
    Cmd 180
  • M 1 p.m.-5:05 p.m. | Josh Kanin | Online
    FILM-> FILM 2-2165
    Online
  • T 1:30 p.m.-5:35 p.m. | Salvador Carrasco | Cmd 180
    FILM-> FILM 2-2166
    Cmd 180
  • T 1 p.m.-5:05 p.m. | Josh Kanin | Online
    FILM-> FILM 2-2167
    Online

Summer 2026

  • TWTh 1 p.m.-5 p.m. | Josh Kanin | Online
    FILM-> FILM 2-1350
    Online
  • TWTh 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Salvador Carrasco | Cmd 180
    FILM-> FILM 2-1606
    Cmd 180
  • TWTh 6 p.m.-10 p.m. | Stephen Flood | Online
    FILM-> FILM 2-4009
    Online