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Academic Year 2005/2006

The History of the American Film Industry in the Studio Era
FILM 343 SP

This course explores the history of the Hollywood studio system, from the beginnings of cinema through the end of the studio era in the 1950s and 1960s. 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 class discussions, we will explore special topics in film history and historiography, including production control, independent production, audience reception, censorship, advertising, exhibition, and film criticism.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: FILM304 OR FILM310 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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