CMST 370 Film Genres

These courses will analyze significant films of either one or two genres in an attempt to define the characteristics of each genre and understand their cultural meaning. Readings will focus on the genres’ historical development with emphasis on their relation to the social currents of the times. Representative films will be screened. Selected genres will vary with each offering of the course. Genres studied will include: the comedy film, the science fiction film, the musical film, the documentary film, the film noir, and the horror film.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

CMST 126 and CMST 163 and ENGL 103

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD) | Level II Writing (W2)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person