Fall 2025 Moving Image Arts

Last generated: Monday, December 15 2025 08:30 AM CST

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

MOVI 105

Black Film, 1900 - Present: Images, Individuals and Ideas on Screen

3 hours. Same as BLST 105 and COMM 105. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47084LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMRMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTMeet on campus
42468LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMW
LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM

MOVI 130

Understanding Korean History, Culture and Society through Contemporary Korean Films

3 hours. Same as KOR 130. Taught in English. UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44696LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRA0032LCAKim, HMeet on campus

MOVI 131

Understanding Moving Image Arts

3 hours. Same as ENGL 131. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47487LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMW2062LHPahre, EMeet on campus
LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM2062LHPahre, EMeet on campus

MOVI 132

Understanding Film

3 hours. Same as ENGL132. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47455LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMRB102BHDancey, AMeet on campus
LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTB102BHDancey, AMeet on campus
3 hours

MOVI 200

Communication Technologies

3 hours. Same as COMM 200. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. Consult the schedule of classes for mode of instruction. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161. Restricted to Communication major(s). UIC GE Individual and Society course.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
26687LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLGaretto, A; Lackey, C; Leiser, S; McDowell, Z; Roque, ROnline with deadlines

MOVI 208

Central and Eastern European Cinema

3 hours. Same as CEES 208. Taught in English. Weekly film screenings. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160; or consent of the instructor. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44703LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRMeet on campus

MOVI 225

Spanish and Latin American Culture through Literature and Film

3 hours. Same as SPAN 225. Taught in English. Two hours per week to view films. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the university writing requirement. UIC GE World Cultures course. To be properly enrolled, students must register for one Lecture/Discussion and one Lab.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44737LAB - AB12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTMeet on campus
44736LCD - AS12:30 PM - 01:45 PMRMeet on campus

MOVI 229

Introduction to Asian Film

3 hours. Same as GLAS 229 and ENGL 229. Taught in English. Films contain English subtitles. One film per week will be screened outside of class. Students may choose to attend the official screenings or watch the films on their own. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43802LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW3202SHChiang, MMeet on campus

MOVI 230

Introduction to Film and Culture

3 hours. Same as ENGL 230. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47483LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMWMeet on campus
LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMMeet on campus
47485LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMW3812BSBBurson, HMeet on campus
LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMM3812BSBBurson, HMeet on campus

MOVI 232

History of Film I: 1890 to World War II

3 hours. Same as AH 232 and ENGL 232. UIC GE Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. Recommended background: ENGL 131 or ENGL 132 or ENGL 230.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24424DIS - AD101:00 PM - 02:50 PMMB62BHBurson, H; Neptin, BMeet on campus
24425LCD - AS101:00 PM - 02:50 PMWB62BHBurson, H; Neptin, BMeet on campus

MOVI 234

History of Television

3 hours. Same as COMM 234 and ENGL 234. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29022LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW3692BSBPodrazik, WMeet on campus

MOVI 270

The Reel Arab

3 hours. Same as ARAB 270. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 160; or any 100- or 200-level film course. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49222LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRAburqayeq, GMeet on campus

MOVI 278

Latin American/Latino Film Studies

4 hours. Same as LALS 278 and SPAN 278. Taught in English. Includes a film screening component. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39466DIS - AD06:30 PM - 07:45 PMTBoles, J
39188LCD - AS05:00 PM - 06:15 PMTBoles, J

MOVI 280

Italian and Italian American Cinema

3 hours. Same as ITAL 280. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. No knowledge of Italian required. Films screened with English subtitles. This course is offered in both face-to-face (16 weeks) and online asynchronous format (8 weeks). Online courses involve heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Recommended Background: Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 102; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 120; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 121. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35644LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW

MOVI 331

Studies in the Moving Image

3 hours. Same as ENGL 331. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Recommended Background: ENGL 131.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48074LCD12:00 PM - 02:30 PMT32272AEHReynolds, LMeet on campus
Same as ART 323 and ENGL 331. Topics in Justice: American Prison Movies Rebellion, Resistance, Escape This course explores the prison film genre as a lens for understanding American views on justice, crime, and punishment. Through a selection of classic and contemporary films set inside maximum-security prisons, we will examine how prison cinema has shaped and articulated rapidly changing public perceptions of incarceration, criminal justice policies, and the role of the state in maintaining social order. The course will analyze how these films have contributed toor complicatedthe ideological shifts of the past century that led to the punitive turn and hyper-incarceration, examining cinematic storytelling, including narrative structure, character development, and visual style, as well as narrative tropes about prisoners and prisons. Each film will be paired with historical analysis and academic research providing context for weekly topics in the criminal legal system. Weekly reading is required. No prerequisites.