COMM 324 - 001

Traces the evolution of independent filmmaking in the U.S, from the pioneering cinema of Maya Deren and John Cassavetes to seminal works of Spike Lee, Kelly Reichardt, and Barry Jenkins.

Prerequisites: COMM 274.

Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge what constitutes a genre and the varied approaches used to analyze films within the context of genre studies.

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Number

3660

Career

Undergraduate

Units

3 units

Grading

Graded Alpha

Topic

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Description

Traces the evolution of independent filmmaking in the U.S, from the pioneering cinema of Maya Deren and John Cassavetes to seminal works of Spike Lee, Kelly Reichardt, and Barry Jenkins.

Prerequisites: COMM 274.

Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge what constitutes a genre and the varied approaches used to analyze films within the context of genre studies.

Enrollment Requirements

Prerequisite: COMM 274

Class Attributes

Film & Digital Media Studies
International Film & Media Studies
Women & Gender Studies

Class Notes

"Marriage is a great institution. But I'm not ready for an institution" wrote comedic actress Mae West. In this course we cover the history of genres most connected to romance, friendship, comedy, mental health, identity and related dramatic impulses in film, television and the interactive world.

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Instructor(s)

Elizabeth Coffman

Meets

Tu 4:15PM - 6:45PM

Dates

08/25/2025 - 12/13/2025

Instruction Mode

In person

Campus

Lake Shore Campus

Location

Lake Shore Campus

Components

Lecture Required

Status

Open

Seats Taken

10

Seats Open

39

Class Capacity

49

Wait List Total

0

Wait List Capacity

0