MCOM-333: Film Genre

Credits 3.0
Academic Level
Undergraduate

This course is designed to give students both a practical and theoretical overview of dominant film genres and their conventions. The evolution of each genre will be illustrated from its earliest beginnings to its latest examples. The student will learn how to define film genres, how to read their codes, and how to recognize elements of film genres even when they are mixed into a heterogeneous film. As needed.