ART 231 — The Story of Film to WWII (3) (3,0)
A survey of the development of cinema from its birth through the apex of the Hollywood studio system at the end of WWII. Major topics will include the international emergence of cinema, the ascent of film narratives, early movie stars, national cinemas in Germany, Russia and France, the introduction of sound and the classical period of Hollywood through WWII. Innovations in film practices and production that have significantly influenced cinema as an art form will be considered. (1.1) IAI General Education: F2 910 Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.