Film Studies (FILM) - Minor

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21 S.H.

2.0 GPA required.

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 (12 S.H.)

FILM 140 - Approaches to Film (3 S.H.)
FILM 240 - Film Genres (3 S.H.) (repeated for 6 S.H.)
△ FILM 340 - Film Theory and Criticism (3 S.H.)

Electives (9 S.H.)

6 S.H. must be completed at the 300-level or above.

ENG 308 - Playwriting/Scriptwriting (3 S.H.)
FILM 221 - World Cinema (3 S.H.)
FILM 240 - Film Genres (3 S.H.)
FILM 250 - Introductory Filmmaking (3 S.H.)
FILM 399 - Internship (1-12 S.H.)
△ FILM 440 - Directors/Stars (3 S.H.)
◆ FILM 450 - Topics/Problems (3 S.H.)
FILM 461 - Independent Studies (1-3 S.H.)
◎ FILM 490 - Projects (3 S.H.)
MCOM 210 - Visual Communication (3 S.H.)
MCOM 280 - Principles of Media Literacy (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.)
WGSS 230 - Queer Cinema in the United States (3 S.H.)

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See DARS for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning