Communication 340 - History Of Film I

Fall
2015
01
3.00
Martin Norden
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
33290
Lecture, lab (screening), discussion. A survey of key events and representative films that mark the history of motion pictures in the United States and other countries to 1950. In addition to identifying and providing access to major works, the course is designed to facilitate the study of the various influences (industrial, technological, aesthetic, social, cultural, and political) that have shaped the evolution of the medium to the advent of television.
Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.