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FILM-> FILM 8: The Popular Film Genres

This introductory course surveys the development and artistic, social, and entertainment ingredients of basic film genres. Emphasis on such types as the science-fiction film, western, gangster film, crime and detective thriller (film noir), musical, comedy, or horror film.
  • Prerequisites:
    None
  • Credits:
    3 units
  • Notes:
    Transfer: UC,CSU;
    IGETC AREA 3A (Arts);
    Cal-GETC Area 3A (Arts);
    Formerly CINEMA 2.

Spring 2025

  • Th 2 p.m.-6:05 p.m. | Josh Kanin | Online
    FILM-> FILM 8-2220
    Online
  • W 6 p.m.-10:05 p.m. | Simone Bartesaghi | Cmd 180
    FILM-> FILM 8-4102
    Cmd 180

Fall 2025

  • M 1 p.m.-5:05 p.m. | Josh Kanin | Online
    FILM-> FILM 8-2294
    Online
  • F 2:15 p.m.-6:20 p.m. | Maja Manojlovic | Online
    FILM-> FILM 8-2295
    Online