
Media Studies
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Media Studies
INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES
4 Units
- Description: A survey of the language, technology, theory, and aesthetics of the moving image as an art form. Emphasizes an introduction to the critical analysis of film and video.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 1, MDIA 1H or VART 1.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-001.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20205
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
HybridHybrid: A combination of on-campus scheduled days and times (with a room number that will be held on campus) and asynchronous with online work
MDIA-001.-02Y
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20206
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
T
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE
4 Units
- Description: Overview, history and critical analysis of popular culture as a window for understanding American society. Theories and methods of analyzing artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: history/social theories of popular culture; popular culture as a product of American multiculturalism; the relationship between a commodity culture and intellect/artistry; philosophical/ethical issues surrounding popular culture.
- Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 1, HUMN 11, HUMN 11H or MDIA 11H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
- Cross Listed: HUMN F011.
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-011.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20135
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
THORNTON, KAYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
HARTWELL, ROBERTRoom
Textbook
Cross listed course: Cross-listing a course means that a single course is offered for registration under two or more departments. In most cases, the course is identical for everyone participating.
See also HUMN F011.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
HybridHybrid: A combination of on-campus scheduled days and times (with a room number that will be held on campus) and asynchronous with online work
MDIA-011.-02Y
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20136
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
11:50 AM
MW
Instructor
HARTWELL, ROBERTRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
THORNTON, KAYRoom
Textbook
Cross listed course: Cross-listing a course means that a single course is offered for registration under two or more departments. In most cases, the course is identical for everyone participating.
See also HUMN F011.
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE
4 Units
- Description: Overview, history and critical analysis of popular culture as a window for understanding American society. Theories and methods of analyzing artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: history/social theories of popular culture; popular culture as a product of American multiculturalism; the relationship between a commodity culture and intellect/artistry; philosophical/ethical issues surrounding popular culture. The honors section offers deeper theoretical content, assignments that require more sophisticated cognition/critical thinking, more rigorous assessment, and an additional summative project.
- Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 1, HUMN 11, HUMN 11H or MDIA 11.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
- Cross Listed: HUMN F011H
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
HybridHybrid: A combination of on-campus scheduled days and times (with a room number that will be held on campus) and asynchronous with online work
MDIA-011H-1HY
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20329
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
11:50 AM
MW
Instructor
HARTWELL, ROBERTRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
THORNTON, KAYRoom
Textbook
Cross listed course: Cross-listing a course means that a single course is offered for registration under two or more departments. In most cases, the course is identical for everyone participating.
See also HUMN F011H
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061.
VIDEO GAMES & POPULAR CULTURE
4 Units
- Description: The impact of game design and game technology on popular culture. Topics will include early history including the early hardware and software designers that emerged after World War II, the rise of the video game entrepreneurs and the resulting multi-billion dollar arcade industry, eight generations of home video game console inventors from the Magnavox Odyssey through the present day, the impact of the home computer on video games, the evolution of the handheld game console from early LCD games through the smart phone, online gaming from the first text-based games built by hobbyists through the current massively multi-player online role-playing games, and the validation of video games as an art form as evidenced by their addition to the collections of prominent institutions such as the Smithsonian and MoMA. For each historical era, the influence of video games on popular culture will be demonstrated through film, television, print, and music.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in MUS 11F or HUMN 13.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
- Cross Listed: HUMN F013.
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-013.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20330
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
KUEHNL, ERICRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
KUEHNL, ERICRoom
Textbook
Cross listed course: Cross-listing a course means that a single course is offered for registration under two or more departments. In most cases, the course is identical for everyone participating.
See also HUMN F013.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
HISTORY OF FILM 1895-1945
4 Units
- Description: Survey of the development of motion pictures from beginning to the 1940s. Emphasis on understanding evolution of international filmmaking.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2A or VART 2A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-002A-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20230
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TRIPP CALDWELL, KRISTINRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
HISTORY OF FILM 1945-CURRENT
4 Units
- Description: A survey of the advancement of cinematic art from 1945 to the present. Investigation and critical analysis of influential films, prominent filmmakers, and technological developments. Study of the economic, regulatory, cultural, and artistic forces at work in the evolution of film.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2B or VART 2B.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-002B-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20195
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
ERICKSON-FEINSTEIN, CYDNEYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
ERICKSON-FEINSTEIN, CYDNEYRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-002B-02W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20384
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
RUFEISEN, EDUARDORoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
RUFEISEN, EDUARDORoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDIA PRODUCTION
4 Units
- Description: Introduction to the concepts, theory, techniques, and strategies of narrative film production. Basic camera, lighting, and sound recording techniques are practiced through technical assignments and team productions. Pre-production, production, and post-production processes are covered, with an emphasis on storytelling and creative problem-solving.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 20, GID 20 or VART 20.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Online Hybrid Online Hybrid: A combination of synchronous (scheduled) online classes and asynchronous with online work
MDIA-020.-01Z
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20533
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
W
Instructor
SHIDLER, AMYRoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
SHIDLER, AMYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
SHIDLER, AMYRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This hybrid class is fully online, with regularly scheduled synchronous virtual class meetings with the instructor (e.g., Zoom) on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule, and online asynchronous activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
INTRODUCTION TO FILM & MEDIA CRITICISM
4 Units
- Description: An introduction to the critical analysis of film, television, and internet media. Explore and apply the core concepts and language of media theory, including approaches through semiotics, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, multicultural analysis, gender and sexuality.
- Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Communication & Analytical Thinking
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-003.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20196
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
WARD, ROBERTRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
WARD, ROBERTRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING I
4 Units
- Description: Basic instruction on the use of the computer for video and film editing. Theory and practice of cinematic editing which is explored through projects, screenings, class exercises, and demonstration. Topics include montage, pace and rhythm, openings, cutting dialogue, use of sound.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 84, VART 30 or 84.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu(Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
MDIA-030.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20571
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
KUEHNL, ERICRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
KUEHNL, ERICRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html