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"There is a place for films that challenge preconceptions ... for films that explore the meaning of being human in an important way."
--Peter Brunette

Film Studies Program Minor Requirements

The Minor in Film Studies requires a minimum of 18 hours in approved courses. As an interdisciplinary minor, students may take courses from several departments and choose among offerings that focus on different aspects of film, from production to analysis and cultural studies.

All Film Studies Minors take the following courses:

  • COM 246 Introduction to Film
  • COM 311 Film Theory and Criticism
  • One course in Production (e.g. COM 212-214 Media Production, ART 114 or 214 Digital Art I and II)
  • One course in International Cinema (e.g. FRN 360 French Cinema and Society, HMN 384 Hispanic Cinema, EAL 252 Introduction to Chinese Cinema)
  • 6 additional hours in elective courses
  • Please consult with the Film Studies Program Director for the complete up-to-date list of approved courses

Students pursuing internships in the film industry may also receive credit towards the Film Studies minor through FLM 101 or 102 Internship in Film Studies.