FILM COMEDY

COMARTS 300

Course Description

An exploration of the comedy genre, examining theories of humor in film; introducing conceptual tools for critical appreciation and analysis; and investigating different subgenres and tendencies prominent in various phases and traditions of popular film comedy.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.56

-13.73% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.28%

1.86% from Historical

A Rate

23.28%

6.4% from Historical

Class Size

116

13.28% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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