FILM 160Film Genres
Concentrated study of films from one cinematic grouping with similar themes and narrative structures such as westerns, musicals, or science fiction, or a comparative study of different genres. History, theory, and criticism of the genre are covered.
Prerequisite(s): FILM 130, FILM 132A, FILM 132B, FILM 132C, FILM 134A or FILM 134B.
- Course Topic: Film Noir
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | S. Stamp | Open 0/60 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | S. Graves | Open 36/40 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–12:20pm | Commun Bldg 150 | I. Gustafson | Open 51/60 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Stamp | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 67% | 42 |
| Irene Gustafson | 4.2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 67% | 43 |
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