Special Topics in Genre
Overview
Subject area
MEDST
Catalog Number
342W
Course Title
Special Topics in Genre
Department(s)
Description
Historical and theoretical study of selected genres in film and television. Normally, one genre, such as comedy, melodrama, film noir, or the western, will be selected for intensive examination. May be repeated once for credit provided the topic is different.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
99
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Topic ID
1
Formal Description
Film Noir
Course Topic ID
2
Formal Description
Horror Films
Course Topic ID
3
Formal Description
Exploitation and Trash Cinema
Course Topic ID
4
Formal Description
Animation
Course Topic ID
5
Formal Description
Superhero Films
Requisites
008884