Film Genres
AARH-263-9413
University at Albany
- Semester
- Fall 2025
- Instructor
- David R Church
- Start Date
- 08-25-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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- 518-442-5140
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This course provides an introduction to the theory and study of film genre, including the Western, the musical, science fiction, melodrama, horror, film noir, and the road movie. From narrative conventions to visual style, film genres and subgenres shape how movies are made, marketed, and experienced. This cultural and historical approach to genre incorporates films that have defined or renegotiated genre conventions, filmmaking practices, and audience expectations. It may be taught as a survey course or may focus on a specific film genres topic.
General Education Area(s): Arts
Course Area: Art
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-25-2025 - 12-08-2025
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