FILM 3500 - The Hollywood Musical

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Historical and critical/analytical approach to the Hollywood musical film from its inception in early sound to the present. Influences, trends, styles, trans-genre and cross-genre forms as well as key performers and filmmakers are examined and culturally contextualized. Prer., FILM 1000 and FILM 2000 or department permission.