Oct 31, 2025  
2020-2021 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Calendar Home
  Courses
  Program listing by credential
  Academic Faculties & Programs
  Minors
  Cross listed courses
  Academic Advising Guides
  Calendar Statement
  Information for Students
  Academic Schedule
  Admission
  Transfer Credit and PLAR
  Registration Information
  Fees and Deposits
  Tuition & Fee Schedules
  Academic Regulations
  Academic Status
  General Graduation Requirements
  General Education
  Community Service Learning
  Indigenous University Bridging Program
  University Entrance Option
  Language Education for Academic Purposes
  Glossary
  PDF 2020-21 Academic Calendar
HELP
2020-2021 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FILM 2270 - American Independent Cinema


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This intermediate course examines the American ‘Indie’ film movement, specifically the cultural forces that combined to give voice to filmmakers marginalized by mainstream Hollywood. The rise, influence, and co-opting of the movement will be understood through critique of style, sensibility, narrative, industrial contexts, and changing political landscapes.

Prerequisite(s): One of ENGL 1101 /GNED 1401 , GNED 1403 , or GNED 1404 , and one of ANTH 2243 , ARTH 1101 , ARTH 1103 , ARTH 2207  ARTH 2209 , COMM 2500 , JOUR 3521 , CRWT 3305 , ENGL 1151 , ENGL 1152 , FILM 1143 , FILM 2221 , FILM 2246 , FILM 2251 , FILM 3345 , FILM 3349 , FILM 3701 , FREN 3343 , HIST 2291 , or SPAN 3312 .
Fall Schedule
Winter Schedule
Spring Schedule
Summer Schedule