CTAT 245 - A Survey of American Cinema

This course is a chronological survey of the development of American cinema with an emphasis on the roles played by technological innovations, corporate development, government intervention and the emergence of a dominant mode of film production practice. Key films by important directors from the entire period will be screened and discussed.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall

Prerequisite(s) CTAT 145
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Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may request department permission to enroll in the course.

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