{ "courseDescription": "This course examines American film and television during the 1970s from a cultural and industrial perspective, with attention paid to visual and narrative style, as well as genre conventions that distinguish the period. Film Production Certificate students are required to register for the corresponding CT lab. ", "countsTowards": "the certificate in Film Production", "countsTowardsLink": "http://www.newschool.edu/public-engagement/film-production-certificate/", "willLearn": "How economic and creative changes taking place in the entertainment industry were unique to the era.\nUnderstanding of the dominance of the blockbuster movie; the corporate conglomeration of Hollywood; and the popularity of exploitation drive-in films.\nCharacteristics and influence of post-apocalyptic science-fiction, screwball comedy, the network sitcom, and political paranoia.", "benefits": "Students gain visual and critical literacy through viewing a selection of television programs and feature films each week combined with reading and writing assignments. \nStudents take part in Online Course group discussions." }