Film Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Film minor offers courses in film history, theory, and criticism and is designed for students who wish to study the political, cultural, and social significance of the art form. In this interdisciplinary program students will begin with an introduction to film before proceeding to specialized courses that examine both western and non-western cinema from distinct aesthetic, cultural, historical and theoretical perspectives.
Minor Requirements — 21 Credits
Take all of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
Choose six credits from the following:
The remaining six credits may be fulfilled in one of the following three ways:
1. Choose 2 of the following courses:
2. In addition, students may take both FILM 210 and FILM 211, or repeat FILM 320 or FILM 330 for an additional three credits of elective credit, provided that the topics vary.
3. The Film Studies Director may approve variable topic courses as Film Minor electives, provided they exhibit a significant focus in film studies. Courses that sometimes receive approval as Film Minor electives include but are not limited to:
| ENG 495 | Advanced Cultural Studies | 3 |
| JMS 495 | Special Topics | 1- 3 |
| AFS 395 | Aspects of the African-American Experience | 3 |
| HON 200 | Honors Connections Seminar II | 3 |
NOTE: Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in those courses that count toward the minor.