HU 274 - American Cinema Genres

2.  Through the use of primary source analysis and visual narratives, think critically about social and cultural issues present in the study of film. 

3.  Identify the the ways in which film has represented humanity across cultures, time periods, and demographics. 

4. Use vocabulary appropriate to discuss film and specific genres. 

5.  Appreciate the diversity and complexities of our global society and demonstrate the ability to be more open-minded towards all people. (GELO4)

6. Utilize various methods and forms of criticism discussed in the study of film genres.

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of the art of film making and film appreciation.

8. Compare and contrast various societal ideologies, morals, beliefs, and practices as portrayed in films.

9. Analyze and discuss the interrelatedness of film to other arts such as literature, philosophy, religion, the performing arts, and the visual arts. (GELO3)

10. Identify well-known actors, actresses, producers, writers, and directors. 
Course Outline:
I.  The Formal Context

  A.  Film as a Language

  B.  Forms of Cinematic Engagement and the Avant-Garde Film

  C.  Documentary Film

  D.  Story Telling and Narrative Fiction Film

II.  The Social Context for the Study of Film

  A.  Three Fundamental Styles:  Realism, Modernism and Post-Modernism

  B.  The Institutional and National Contexts:  Hollywood and Beyond

  C.  Genre Films

  D.  Ideology and the Cinema

  E.  Race and Ethnicity in Film

  F.  Gender and Masculinity

  G.  Feminism and Film

III.  The Viewer Responds:  Doing Research and Responding to Films

  A.  Writing and Speaking about Film

Facilitated discussion: 20-35%

Video and mediated instruction: 45-55%

Group work: 5-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None