Hello and welcome to Module 5!

This week we shift out of the silent era and discuss film noir, with the screening being the film L.A. Confidential, a more modern update to the film's genre. The video lesson will discuss the impact on the Hays Code on the Hollywood Golden Era and give an overview of what was happening in the city of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 1950s. The purpose of these lessons is to understand the impact of Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the genre's impact in relation to the narrative.

Make sure to watch the clips provided as you watch the weekly lesson - they only make sense within the context of the weekly lesson. week5.pptx

For longer clips, make sure to watch the lesson and look at the PowerPoint for end times. Start times have been time stamped in the URL. After reviewing all the material, watch the film L.A. Confidential and then respond to the discussion board post.

Module 5 Learning Pathway
You must complete all items below to successfully complete Module 5

WATCH: Due 02/17/2025 by 5:00pm

Please provide a brief explanation of how the following videos will help students achieve the stated learning objectives for this module.

READ: Due 02/17/2025 by 5:00pm

Please provide a brief explanation of how the following videos will help students achieve the stated learning objectives for this module.

1. "Cities and Cinema: Chapter 2 - The Dark City and Film Noir"

PARTICIPATE: Due 02/17/2025 by 5:00pm

Please provide a brief explanation of how participating in the following discussion will help students achieve the stated learning objectives for this module.

1. Module 5 Discussion Board