Blog post originally published in 2015.
 
A very insightful free online course that uses some less known film examples to explore the evolving aesthetics and technologies of hollywood filmmaking. Ultimately, the entire course acts as a widely accessible overview and introduction to the study of hollywood cinema.

I recently undertook and have now completed The Language of Hollywood: Storytelling, Sound and Color MOOC as hosted on Coursera. 
 
My Statement of Accomplishment.
In the video below I reflect on my experience of undertaking the MOOC and discuss what I ultimately gained from that experience…
 

Overall, a very insightful free online course that uses some less known film examples to explore the evolving aesthetics and technologies of hollywood filmmaking. Ultimately, the entire course acts as a widely accessible overview and introduction to the study of hollywood cinema.