Spring 2026 Moving Image Arts

MOVI 131

Understanding Moving Image Arts

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

MOVI 132

Understanding Film

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

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. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

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.

MOVI 230

Introduction to Film and Culture

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

MOVI 233

History of Film II: World War II to the Present

3 hours. Same as AH 233 and ENGL 233. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. Recommended background: ENGL 131 or ENGL 132.

MOVI 250

Cinema and Empire

4 hours. Same as CEES 250. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. Students are required to have access to a computer, internet, and the following software packages: A web browser (compatible with Blackboard), Adobe Acrobat Reader or any other free PDF reader, Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Students are responsible for having a reliable computer and internet connection throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. Recommended background: RUSS 150. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

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. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

Online

MOVI 440

Topics in French and Francophone Cinema

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hour. Same as FR 440. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit for undergraduates, or 12 hours of credit for graduate students, as long as the topic is different for each registration. Taught in English. Students who intend to use FR 440 toward the major in French must complete assignment in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 300 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 301 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 302; or consent of the instructor.