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FILM 20 Film History I (Silent to Sound)

Detailed history of film from its origins to early sound films. Among the major topics to be addressed are: pre-cinematic devices and early cinema; the rise of the feature film; the tradition of silent comedy; the rise of the studio and star systems; European movements and their influence; the coming of sound. Prerequisite to the major in Film and Media Studies. Open to all classes.

Instructor

J. Rapf

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:ART; WCult:W

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Offered

  • Fall