Foothill College
MDIA 5
AMERICAN CINEMA · 4 units · used in 3 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introduction to American film as a component of art, history, culture, and business. How Hollywood has shaped an industry that has come to reflect many aspects of the American experience. American cinematic history, terminology, economic structure, and cultural importance. Development of analysis and writing skills.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCMDIA 5AMERICAN CINEMAOpen1 section · 40 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 33301 · 01YOpen · 40
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 3 or VART 3.”
Transfer pathways that use MDIA 5
ASSIST maps MDIA 5 to a requirement in 3 published pathways from Foothill College.
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