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: 55 (plus prerequisites as indicated)

Required Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)

BMC

107F

Film and Culture

3 credits

BMC

164

Participation in BW-TV

3 credits

BMC

220F

Film History

3 credits

BMC

227

Audio for Media

2 credits

BMC

228F

Lighting for Film

3 credits*

BMC

324F

Film Genres

3 credits*

BMC

327

Television Production & Direction

3 credits*

BMC

424F

Film Makers

3 credits*

BMC

461F

Screenwriting

3 credits*

BMC

474F

Advanced Film Audio

3 credits*

BMC

475F

Film Production & Direction

3 credits*

BMC

476

Capstone

2 credits*

CST

207

Group Communication and Leadership

3 credits*

ART

115F

Two-Dimensional Design

2 credits

ART

117F

Color Theory

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

323F

Advanced Photography

2 credits*

OR

ART

220F

Digital Photography

2 credits*

ART

432IF

Twentieth Century Art

3 credits

MUL

172IF

Music Appreciation

3 credits