TCM-235: Topics in Film Study

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Communication & Media
Department
Telecommunications
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Telecommunication
Course Number
235
Course Title
Topics in Film Study
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, organized by theme, genre, historical period, or other criteria. Specific topics are listed in the semester class schedule; see individual course syllabi in the Communications department office.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Major aspects of specific filmic topic/genre.
  2. Historical examination of specific filmic topic/genre.
  3. Thorough present-day analysis of specific filmic 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 topic/genre
  • Catogorize, both verbally and in essay form, major aspects of specific filmic topic/genre
  • Defend and debate social relevance and role in today's media culture as it relates to specific filmic 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

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2022
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2022