Formerly Cinema. Also see courses listed under Broadcasting, Communication, Journalism and Speech.
FILM STUDIES 1, Film Appreciation: Introduction to Cinema 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC Area 3A (Arts) • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Formerly Cinema 9.
This course will introduce the art, technology, language, and appreciation of film, exploring the varieties of film experience, film and the other arts, and the ways of viewing. Students will learn about the basic cinematic techniques and structures, including mise-en-scene and montage, use of cinematic time and space, the image, soundtrack, and the script. Consideration will also be given to analyzing the fundamentals of film production, directing, acting, and editing; how the elements of the production process are analyzed separately, then brought together to show how they create the emotional and intellectual impact of the film experience. Film examples will be screened in class.
This course is intended as a beginning course to introduce students to cinema.
4101 6:00p-10:00p TWTh LS 152 Hunt S E
FILM STUDIES 2, History of Motion Pictures 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Formerly Cinema 1.
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.
1423 8:00a-12:00p TWTh LS 152 Kanin J D
Theme: History of American Film
1424 1:15p-5:15p TWTh AET 235 Poirier N P
Above section 1424 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street. Theme: History of American Film
FILM STUDIES 20, Beginning Scriptwriting 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: English 1.
Formerly Cinema 11A.
This course is designed to teach the student the basic tools of scriptwriting for film, television, or theater, focusing on the aesthetic and commercial demands of each medium.
4102 6:30p-9:40p MW AET 120 Somers E C
Above section 4102 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
FILM STUDIES 21, Advanced Scriptwriting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Film Studies 20.
Formerly Cinema 11B.
This course is designed to provide intermediate level training in skills required to create scripts for film, television, or theatre. Techniques of writing and marketing scripts are explored.
4103 6:30p-9:40p TTh AET 120 Somers E C
Above section 4103 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
FILM STUDIES 31, Introduction to Digital Filmmaking 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This is an introductory, hands-on course covering the basic techniques of digital filmmaking, Topics will include the theory and practice of visualization, camera technique, lighting, sound recording, directing, and other fundamentals of producing a short film in the digital video medium. Students will engage in various filming exercises, as well as in group and individual projects.
1426 8:00a-12:00p TWTh AET 235 Flood S W
Above section 1426 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.