FILM 023 — Contemporary American Film Units: 3
Study of the changes of the Hollywood studio system, alternative productions, and independent film since the 1960s. Covers the decline of the studio system, the rise of American New Wave cinema, the history of the blockbuster, the parallel histories of independent and underground film, changing audiences, the effects of new technology, the presence of media conglomerates, women in U.S. cinema, and the popularity of documentary films. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A3 CalGETC: 3A