HUM 101 The Art and History of the Motion Picture

HUM 101 The Art and History of the Motion Picture - 3 credits

In this course, films will be approached from a variety of perspectives: as the work of particular directors, as genre pieces, as cultural artifacts, and as works of art. The course will also examine the economic, political, and ideological aspects of the motion picture industry.

Note from instructor: -Mature Content Warning-

This class requires film screenings. Some films seen in this class include harsh language, nudity, depictions of violence, smoking and drug use, self-harm, and potentially disturbing themes. You will be expected to watch ALL the assigned films, so DO NOT take this course if you are unwilling to watch a film with mature content. 

If you are uncertain if you can handle certain content in a film, you can always check this website: https://www.doesthedogdie.com. This website will tell you all of the content in the movies but will likely spoil many of the exciting twists and turns. 

Do not take this class if you don't want to watch difficult movies. You have been warned! 


List of films:

  • Modern Times (1936) dir. Charlie Chaplin
  • Double Indemnity (1944) dir. Billy Wilder
  • Bringing Up Baby (1938) dir. Howard Hawks
  • Vertigo (1958) dir. Alfred Hitchcock
  • Days of Heaven (1978) dir. Terrence Malick
  • 2001: A Space Odyseey (1968) dir. Stanley Kubrick
  • The Graduate (1967) dir. Mike Nichols
  • Goodfellas (1990) dir. Martin Scorsese
  • Under the Skin (2013) dir. Jonathan Glazer
  • Tokyo Story (1953) dir. Yasujiro Ozu
  • Tangerine (2015) dir. Sean Baker
  • The Conversation (1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola

Required: Microsoft Office Word

14 graded assignments, 1 graded exam;
May submit up to three assignments per week


Credits earned for this course are included in a Lewis-Clark State College transcript.

Transaction options include EITHER
1) Registration (registering for a new course):
$160 per credit and $30 non-refundable administrative fee per course.
OR
2) Extension (extending your current course):
$80 per course and $30 non-refundable administrative fee per course.

Stock number:

HUM101

Price:

$30.00