Humanities (HUM)
HUM C1003 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to the Humanities
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A survey of Western Civilization from its roots in prehistory to its current influence throughout the world, this course considers the religious, intellectual, socio-political, philosophical, and cultural values that have influenced the arts of the West.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing HUM C100
- Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Arts and Humanities, Associate of Arts Degree
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Graduation Requirements
- History, Associate of Arts Degree
- Humanities (HUM)
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - CalGETC General Education
- Philosophy, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
HUM C1103 Units (54 lecture hours)
Humanities through the Arts
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course surveys Western civilization's cultural achievements in music, literature, drama, film, painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing HUM C110
HUM C1353 Units (54 lecture hours)
History and Appreciation of the Cinema
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: HUM C130. This course explores the world of cinema. Content includes film theory, appreciation and criticism, narrative devices and techniques, the movie-making industry, and film's influence on culture. Among other genres, the rom-com, musical, gangster, western, action, epic, foreign, independent, animated, and documentary will be critiqued. Students also learn the terminology of cinematography.