ARC 419 - Urbanism and Film (4)

Survey and in-depth case studies of how Los Angeles has been portrayed in film, and how this portrayal has affected how we view the city’s neighborhoods, people and landscapes. Class discussions are centered on urban issues related to Los Angeles’ growth, infrastructure, transportation, demography, and history, and how these relate to issues of race, class, violence, youth, fame, and fortune.

Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing in Architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.