DC 206 Introduction to Film History

This course studies the origins and rise of film as an art form, an industry, a set of technological practices, and cultural documents. The course examine critical historical events that impacted the industry; the emergence of the studio system, the coming of sound, the U.S. depression, the world wars, audience shifts, emergence of other communication media. We also examine various world film industries in order to understand the relationships existing among national media producers. PREREQUISITE(S): NONE.