FILM343 - American Film Industry in the Studio Era

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Academic Year 2001/2002

American Film Industry in the Studio Era
FILM 343 FA

This course explores the history of the Hollywood studio system, from the beginnings of cinema through roughly 1960. We will trace the evolution of the production, distribution, and exhibition of films within the changing structure of the industry, paying particular attention to how economic, industrial, and technological changes impacted the form and content of the films themselves. In addition to exams, each student will undertake a project involving primary research. Some experience in film his tory or analysis is advisable as preparation for this course.

MAJOR READINGS

Tino Balio, THE AMERICAN FILM INDUSTRY
Reading packet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, research project, and quizzes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course fee of $45.00 to help cover the film rentals and projection costs.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: FILM304 OR FILM310

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A.

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: CINE

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 50)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002