An inquiry into the interrelationships between film and history and/or film and ideology. The course examines how cinema reflects and/or influences the attitudes of a society.

Prerequisites: Film Studies 46 or upper-division standing; consent of department.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Ross Melnick
4.5
12 reviews
FAMST 165MG Melnick R D Winter 2025 Total: 40
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165MG . Melnick R D 11 Years Ago

This was the first course he taught at UCSB. He was enthusiastic and knew so much about the film industry and trends. On the last day, we watched Cinema Paradiso. Can't wait to take 101C with him.

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101C . Melnick R D 6 Months Ago

Is hot and kind and funny. Only con is he's married and mentions his wife sometimes

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FILM101C . Melnick R D 7 Months Ago

Not interesting and likes to talk about himself and his life story a lot. Course is not structured well

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FAMST110 . Melnick R D 5 Years Ago

Professor Melnick is the greatest Professor in the entire world. He is: - An informative lecturer - Teaches with passion - Fun conversations during office hours, welcoming - Cares about his students - Comfortable learning environment - Inspiring and encouraging The class has great guest speakers, inside scoop of work environment, job advice etc

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FAMST101C . Melnick R D 5 Years Ago

Ross is a good guy. Fun, informative lectures, high energy--during office hour when you plan your paper, he'll give you tons of great and ideas and direction. He's hyper like a cup of coffee when he talks and I love it. Real friendly dude and cares. He won't do you dirty.

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101C . Melnick R D 7 Years Ago

By far one of the best professors I've had. His lectures are so intriguing because he does a great job of putting everyone in the proper mindset for each film. The movies he picks are also reeeeeally good. Plus he is fun to talk to.

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Film and Social Reality
Ross Melnick 4.5
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14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
60.0% A
FAMST 165CC
79 / 100 Enrolled
Cinema & Censorship
T B A
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14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
54.4% A
FAMST 166TS
43 / 50 Enrolled
Special Topics in Cultural Studies: Media, Technology and Society
Lisa Parks 4.4
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
24.8% A
FAMST 166TS
0 / 50 Enrolled
Special Topics in Cultural Studies: Media, Technology and Society
Lisa Parks 4.4
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
24.8% A
FAMST 184
34 / 30 Full
Film Music
John Hajda 3.3
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
64.7% A
FAMST 187AS
18 / 18 Full
Humane Cinema: Media and Animal Studies
T B A
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12:00 PM - 13:50 PM
50.0% A
FAMST 187FM
18 / 18 Full
The Future of Media
Jennifer Holt 4.1
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
76.0% A