Film Studies

Film Studies Major

Computer Code: CFLM

The interdisciplinary film major encourages students to explore the relationship between film as an expressive art, and the interaction between films and the culture of which they are a part. The film major emphasizes critical, theoretical, and practical coursework which should provide the student with both an academic and artistic portfolio.

Minimum credits required: 49 (plus prerequisites as indicated)

Required Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)

CAS

107F

Film and Culture

3 credits

CAS

121

Audio for the Media

2 credits

CAS

207

Group Communication and Leadership

3 credits*

CAS

222F

Film History

3 credits*

CAS

273F

Film Production and Direction

3 credits*

CAS

322F

Film Themes and Genres

3 credits*

CAS

373F

Lighting for Film

3 credits*

CAS

422F

Film Makers

3 credits*

CAS

461

Screenwriting

3 credits*

CAS

474

Audio for Film

3 credits*

CAS

478

Capstone in Broadcasting

3 credits*

ART

115F

Two-Dimensional Design

2 credits

ART

222F

Introduction to Photography

2 credits

ART

225F

Two-Dimensional Computer Imaging

2 credits

ART

226F

Three-Dimensional Computer Imaging

2 credits

ART

102IF

Art Appreciation

3 credits

OR

ART

432IF

Twentieth Century Art

3 credits

MUL

172F

Music Appreciation

3 credits