History of Film and Animation - ART 150 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ART 150 - History of Film and Animation
Exposes the student to the rich history of temporal imagery from the invention of the zoetrope and kinetoscope through the rise of the moving picture industry and the development of the first animated films to present day television. Chronicles the impact of the moving image in the Twentieth century. Discusses the design and concept of influential works as well as the relationship between these earlier forms of moving graphics and today's innovative video technology.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66343 ART 150-001A 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
65376 ART 150-001L 3
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
65385 ART 150-04YL 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun HY
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Hybrid Course
60732 ART 150-080N 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
2nd 7 Week
74350 ART 150-40YN 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
67514 ART 150-60YW 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
1st 7 Week
67515 ART 150-80YW 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
58598 ART 150-01YL 3
     F 
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
57241 ART 150-01YN 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
58600 ART 150-02YL 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
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73320 ART 150-040A 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
57242 ART 150-080N 3
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
2nd 7 Week
56808 ART 150-60YW 3
 M     
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
1st 7 Week
56809 ART 150-80YW 3
   W   
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week
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