HOLLYWOOD 101: THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD
Instructor: Frederick Levy
Course Description: This class focuses on the business of show business. It will serve as a general introduction to Hollywood covering all the various career opportunities and the customs of doing business. Topics will include development, production, contracts, representation, budgeting, distribution, marketing and exhibition.
MEET THE PROTOTYPICAL 21ST CENTURY COSMOPOLIS: LOS ANGELES – PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE
Instructor: Prof. Matthew D. Matsaganis
Course Description: Los Angeles has been portrayed by architects, geographers, historians, political scientists, sociologists, and urban planners, as well as art, communication, community, film, immigration, and media scholars as the prototypical 21st century city. The evolution of this model cosmopolis is explored by focusing on various aspects of the life of Los Angeles and weaving together strands of research that allow for a rich understanding of the forces that are shaping the city. As Los Angeles is a source of vision, especially in an environment of intensifying globalization, its transformation is inextricably linked to developments in California, the United States, and the world. A clear view and the analysis of these visions is a key aspect of this course.