School
Liberal Arts
Division
Communication & Media
Department
Media Communication Arts
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Media Communication Arts
Course Number
235
Course Title
Topics in Film and Media
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC.
Catalog Course Description
Offers special study in an area of film or another media-related medium, organized by theme, genre, historical period, or other criteria. Specific topics are listed in the semester class schedule; see individual course syllabi in the School of Liberal Arts office.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Major aspects of specific filmic or media topic/genre.
- Historical examination of specific filmic or media topic/genre.
- Thorough present-day analysis of specific filmic or media topic/genre as it relates to society and today's mass media culture.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
To be developed by the instructor for each individual offerings
- Explain history, changes and popularity analysis of specific filmic or media topic/genre
- Catogorize, both verbally and in essay form, major aspects of specific filmic or media topic/genre
- Defend and debate social relevance and role in today's media culture as it relates to specific filmic or media topic/genre*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Tests/quizzes of covered material through the semester.
- Graded group and individual analysis, both verbal and written, of evaluation on major topics related to genre.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Winter 2024