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Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity
in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course
version. View the six courses listed here.
When viewing a course in the schedule of classes, you will see a letter at the end
of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person
on campus. View section letter code definitions.
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15 classes scheduled
MDIA 1
INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES
4 units
- Description: A survey of the language, technology, theory, and aesthetics of the moving image as an art form. Emphasizes an introduction to the critical analysis of film and video.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 1, MDIA 1H or VART 1.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-001.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
30819
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
40 of 40 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | < $30 Check Bookstore |
This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on–campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
Section:
MDIA-001.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
30927
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
40 of 40 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | < $30 Check Bookstore |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 2A
HISTORY OF FILM 1895-1945
4 units
- Description: Survey of the development of motion pictures from beginning to the 1940s. Emphasis on understanding evolution of international filmmaking.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2A or VART 2A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-002A-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32900
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
40 of 40 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 2B
HISTORY OF FILM 1945-CURRENT
4 units
- Description: A survey of the advancement of cinematic art from 1945 to the present. Investigation and critical analysis of influential films, prominent filmmakers, and technological developments. Study of the economic, regulatory, cultural, and artistic forces at work in the evolution of film.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2B or VART 2B.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-002B-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30815
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
40 of 40 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 2C
CURRENT TRENDS IN FILM, TV & THE INTERNET
4 units
- Description: Current trends of film, video, television, and internet media. Critical analysis of time-based linear and non-linear visual media. Emphasis on the visual experience of communicating ideas, stories, and events.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2C or VART 2C.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-002C-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31263
Dates:
2/15/2027 - 3/26/2027
LATE START
Open
40 of 40 seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 5
AMERICAN CINEMA
4 units
- Description: Introduction to American film as a component of art, history, culture, and business. How Hollywood has shaped an industry that has come to reflect many aspects of the American experience. American cinematic history, terminology, economic structure, and cultural importance. Development of analysis and writing skills.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 3 or VART 3.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-005.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
33301
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
40 of 40 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | Check Bookstore | n/a |
MDIA 8A
RACE & GENDER IN AMERICAN MEDIA
4 units
- Description: This course examines the complexities of race and gender representation in U.S. film and media. Students study the history of media representations, applying theory as a tool for analysis. Examine the means by which the media define and promote cultural stereotypes. In addition, students examine how media images and institutions influence and shape racial and gender identities. Contributions to the field of important filmmakers and media artists will be examined.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-008A-02W
Course Number (CRN):
33302
Dates:
2/15/2027 - 3/26/2027
LATE START
Open
40 of 40 seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
MDIA 11
INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE
4 units
- Description: Overview, history and critical analysis of popular culture as a window for understanding American society. Theories and methods of analyzing artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: history/social theories of popular culture; popular culture as a product of American multiculturalism; the relationship between a commodity culture and intellect/artistry; philosophical/ethical issues surrounding popular culture.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 1, HUMN 11, HUMN 11H or MDIA 11H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-011.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30754
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
40 of 40 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
Section:
MDIA-011.-03Y
Course Number (CRN):
31336
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
10 of 10 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | $0 |
This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 11H
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE
4 units
- Description: Overview, history and critical analysis of popular culture as a window for understanding American society. Theories and methods of analyzing artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: history/social theories of popular culture; popular culture as a product of American multiculturalism; the relationship between a commodity culture and intellect/artistry; philosophical/ethical issues surrounding popular culture. The honors section offers deeper theoretical content, assignments that require more sophisticated cognition/critical thinking, more rigorous assessment, and an additional summative project.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 1, HUMN 11, HUMN 11H or MDIA 11.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-011H-1HY
Course Number (CRN):
31337
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
22 of 22 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | $0 |
This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. HONORS courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061. |
MDIA 12
POPULAR CULTURE & UNITED STATES HISTORY
4 units
- Description: Interdisciplinary overview of popular culture as a window for understanding American history and society. Theories and methods of analyzing the artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: 1) the interpretation of American history via popular culture media; 2) interaction between American historical events and trends, and popular culture.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 2, HUMN 12, HUMN 12H, or MDIA 12H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-012.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31262
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
14 of 14 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 12H
HONORS POPULAR CULTURE & UNITED STATES HISTORY
4 units
- Description: Interdisciplinary overview of popular culture as a window for understanding American history and society. Theories and methods of analyzing the artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: 1) the interpretation of American history via popular culture media; 2) interaction between American historical events and trends, and popular culture.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 2, HUMN 12, HUMN 12H, or MDIA 12.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-012H-1HW
Course Number (CRN):
32210
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
18 of 18 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061. |
MDIA 13
VIDEO GAMES & POPULAR CULTURE
4 units
- Description: The impact of game design and game technology on popular culture. Topics will include early history including the early hardware and software designers that emerged after World War II, the rise of the video game entrepreneurs and the resulting multi-billion dollar arcade industry, eight generations of home video game console inventors from the Magnavox Odyssey through the present day, the impact of the home computer on video games, the evolution of the handheld game console from early LCD games through the smart phone, online gaming from the first text-based games built by hobbyists through the current massively multi-player online role-playing games, and the validation of video games as an art form as evidenced by their addition to the collections of prominent institutions such as the Smithsonian and MoMA. For each historical era, the influence of video games on popular culture will be demonstrated through film, television, print, and music.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in MUS 11F or HUMN 13.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-013.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30928
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 30
DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING I
4 units
- Description: Basic instruction on the use of the computer for video and film editing. Theory and practice of cinematic editing which is explored through projects, screenings, class exercises, and demonstration. Topics include montage, pace and rhythm, openings, cutting dialogue, use of sound. The impact of race and gender in the development of film editing techniques.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 84, VART 30 or 84.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-030.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31097
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
25 of 25 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
MDIA 31
DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING II
4 units
- Description: Continuation of MDIA 30. Further exploration of technical and aesthetic considerations in film and video editing. The role of race and gender in the development of video editing techniques and styles. Course addresses intermediate to advanced topics in digital post-production. Software topics include sync, audio mixing, color correction, basic sound mixing, and compositing.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: MDIA 30; not open to students with credit in F TV 85, VART 31 or 85.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu (Example: smithjohn@foothill.edu)
Section:
MDIA-031.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32882
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
5 of 5 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
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