Film Studies (FILM) - Minor

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24 S.H.

A minor in Film Studies provides a broad overview of film culture, with emphasis upon important historical and critical trends, film form, and style. Students who complete the Film Studies minor may do so primarily to enhance their liberal education by cultivating their aesthetic knowledge. Some may elect to pursue a graduate degree, whether in film, film and literature, or any number of areas of interdisciplinary study. Others may seek more technical training in writing, editing, cinematography, or directing. Still others, depending upon their chosen major field, may wish to pursue a career path in teaching, filmmaking, writing, advertising, computer software, graphic design, entertainment law, or production finance.

Required Courses (18 S.H.)

Core Requirements (12 S.H.)

FILM 140 - Approaches to Film (3 S.H.)
FILM 240 - Film Genres (3 S.H.) - Course must be repeated for a total of 6 S.H.
△ FILM 340 - Film Theory and Criticism (3 S.H.)

Mass Communications Requirement (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

MCOM 210 - Visual Communication (3 S.H.)
MCOM 280 - Principles of Media Literacy (3 S.H.)

Performing Arts Requirement (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

ENG 308 - Playwriting/Scriptwriting (3 S.H.)
MUS 111 - Film Music: Art Behind the Scenes (3 S.H.)
THAD 119 - Play Analysis (3 S.H.)
THAD 132 - Beginning Acting (3 S.H.)

Electives (6 S.H.)

Electives may be chosen from courses listed above that are not used to fulfill required course requirements and from any designated FILM offering. Other approved electives include:

WGSS 230 - Queer Cinema in the United States (3 S.H.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement