CIN 120 - Introduction to Cinema
A survey of the development of motion pictures from 1896 to the present. Emphasis is on prominent film movements, directors, film genres, modes of critique, and techniques of silent and sound eras. Lessons include screenings and analysis of feature films. 3 Credits.

CIN 121 - Cinema Comedy
A study of the key figures in motion picture history, and the films they made. Focus will be placed on the great directors, actors, producers and screenwriters of the comedy genre. 3 Credits.

CIN 122 - Cinema Drama
A study of the key figures in motion picture history and the films they made. Focus will be placed on the great directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters of the dramatic cinema genre. 3 Credits.

CIN 221 - The Movie Business
Movies are a mass medium that has evolved from two art forms: the theatre and photography. But almost from the very beginning, the movies became a commercial enterprise with movie-making following an assembly line model of production. In order to fully understand the movies, students must understand the business that shapes almost all aspects of the process. This course will provide an overview to the business aspects of the movie industry. Specifically, topics will include financing, domestic/global marketing, distribution and exhibition. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: CIN 120

CIN 222 - Topics in Cinema and Screen Studies
This course will vary each time it is offered. Examples of topics that may be taught are the examination of the independent film movement, race and gender in movies and television, international cinema, criticism of movies and television, delivery systems for the moving image, the documentary, film noir, and the movie star. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: CIN 120 or permission of instructor.

CIN 290 - Independent Study
See the Department Chairperson. Variable Credit.