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

College
These majors only prfam famst
MELNICK R D
Ross Melnick
4.9
10 reviews

Lecture

BUCHN1930
M
14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
50 / 50 Full
See All
10
4.9
165MG . Melnick R D 10 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.

0 helpful 0 unhelpful
FAMST110 . Melnick R D 4 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

0 helpful 0 unhelpful
FAMST101C . Melnick R D 4 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.

0 helpful 0 unhelpful
101C . Melnick R D 6 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.

0 helpful 0 unhelpful
187MG . Melnick R D 7 Years Ago

He is my favorite professor at UCSB. So passionate and so knowledgeable about film. He's so easy to talk to and he's so helpful. Everything is easy as long as you go to lectures and understand the concepts and ideas of each of the readings.

0 helpful 0 unhelpful
FAMST101C . Melnick R D 9 Years Ago

Ross Melnick is one of the best professors I've had so far. Not only is he incredibly nice and handsome, but he is extremely helpful in understanding the material and keeps his lectures interesting. He also showed excellent films all quarter, some of which have become my favorites.

0 helpful 0 unhelpful
See all 10 reviews
See All
FAMST 165MG
0 / 50 Closed
Film and Social Reality
Ross Melnick 4.9
M
14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
FAMST 165CC
85 / 100 Enrolled
Cinema & Censorship
T B A
T R
14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
FAMST 166TS
22 / 50 Enrolled
Special Topics in Cultural Studies: Media, Technology and Society
Lisa Parks 4.6
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
27.6% A
FAMST 166TS
0 / 50 Enrolled
Special Topics in Cultural Studies: Media, Technology and Society
Lisa Parks 4.6
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
27.6% A
FAMST 184
30 / 30 Full
Film Music
Hajda J M
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
61.1% A
FAMST 187FM
18 / 18 Full
The Future of Media
Jennifer Holt 4.1
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
84.4% A
FAMST 187AS
18 / 18 Full
Humane Cinema: Media and Animal Studies
T B A
T
12:00 PM - 13:50 PM