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Movies: History and Art (MCOM 150)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, In-person

Is a course that examines the history of motion pictures from their origin as a late 19th century curiosity to their present status as powerful form of mass communication reflecting the impact of many art forms within the Humanities. The course covers the development of film techniques, the evolution of popular movie genres including, but not limited to the western, horror, science fiction/fantasy, and animated features. Students explore film's unique capacity to record and reshape history, and its power to reflect and form public attitudes and social values. Included are screenings of important films representing international film production. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions. Same As: CMNS 150 and HIST 150. Credit can be earned for one course only.

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 052.
General Education: Arts and Humanities (A).

Sections

Winter 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Course ID: #11443

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as CMNS 150 and HIST 150. Earn credit for one only. NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #22686

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course is the same as CMNS 150 and HIST 150. Earn credit for one course only. Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21914

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as CMNS 150 and HIST 150. Earn credit for one only. This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program. Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #22111

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as CMNS 150 and HIST 150. Earn credit for one only. This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program. Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 002

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Precious Stone
    • Course ID: #20478

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is the same as HIST 150 and CMNS 150. Earn credit for one course only. This section is open to all students. The "GL" designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars Program. NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook. Section meets during the ten week session

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, AHUM 014

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20406

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: MCOM 150 is the same as HIST 150 and CMNS 150. Earn credit for one only. This section is open to all students. The "GL" designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Essex, ADMN 106

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Carr Kizzier
    • Course ID: #23527

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course is the same as HIST 150 and CMNS 150. NOTE: This is an Honors version of MCOM 150. Honors Prerequisite: Any one of the following: A. Membership in the Honors Program; B. A 3.0 grade point average; C. Written permission from an Honors Program Director, email awilson@ccbcmd.edu Note: This course uses a FREE textbook