FM201

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Media Theory and Cultural Studies

Film and Media Studies Colorado College

Course Subject Code

FM

Course Number

201

Course Long Title

Media Theory and Cultural Studies

Status

Active

Division

Humanities

Unit(s)

1

Schedule Type

Block Seminar

Instruction Mode

Traditional

Grade Modes

Letter Grades, S/CR/NC, Audit

Course Description

Examines contemporary media and its effects on our understanding and experience of culture and society. In-depth reading of influential theories in the disciplines of contemporary film and media theory, Cultural Studies, and technology studies, as well as close analysis of visual media (television, film, web pages, and interactive technology). Group projects and analytical writing assignments will emphasize both formal and ideological analysis of media.

Programs

FM201 is a completion requirement for: