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Film History and Criticism

Academic Department

Media Communication Arts

School

Liberal Arts

Course Description

This course explores the medium of film as an art form, an industry, and a source of entertainment, examining its historical, cultural, and technical evolution. Students will analyze cinematic techniques, genres, and influential movements to assess films' visual and narrative elements, understand cinema's personal, social, and global impact, and appreciate its role in shaping our world-from early movies to contemporary films.

Course Pre-requisite(s)

Eligible to take course at HFC.

3

Course Fee

15

Miscellaneous Department Fee

0

Academic Level

Undergraduate

General Education Category

Humanities and Fine Arts

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Category

Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts - Applied Degrees, Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts - Transfer Degrees

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

Yes

Acceptable Prior Learning Credit

Other Exam, Other

Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL) Details

Minimum Departmental Exam Score

80.00

Skilled Demonstration Details

Skilled demonstration, given in department by department faculty. Faculty will assess demonstration based on evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in The School of Liberal Arts office.

Portfolio Review Details

Portfolio must contain evidence that illustrates competency in all course learning objectives not already measured through the skilled demonstration. Department faculty will evaluate submitted portfolios based on the evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in The School of Liberal Arts office.

CPCLL Faculty Contact

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