FILM 100 – Introduction to Film (CRN: 56148)
at Skyline College for Summer 2026
Please Note
A critical analysis of film history and culture, focusing on film and media literacy, and the cultural, social, and ethical impacts of mediated representations. Students learn to critique a range of film genres and forms, through an exploration of modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, history, culture and ideology. Examines broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form. Students develop a visual and ideological understanding of film. (Formerly offered as FILM 440.)
Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Units: 3
Department: Film
Transfer Credit: UC/CSU
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Perkins | 06/08 - 07/18 | TBA | Virtual | Remote | O6H | Online |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | June 10, 2026 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | June 10, 2026 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | June 14, 2026 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | July 8, 2026 |
| Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass | July 18, 2026 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY | $45 |