Tailored to you

We offer a range of film studies and production courses so you can create a path that fits you. You can choose a program that emphasizes theory, one that emphasizes production, or one that finds a balance. You can make Film Studies what you want. 

Simple and Flexible

The major in Film Studies consists of 11 courses, three of which are electives so you can individualize your experience in our major. The minor in Film Studies consists of six courses spread across our curriculum.


Film Studies Requirements

Major in Film Studies (11 courses)

  • FLM 101 INTRO TO FILM STUDIES: HOW TO READ FILM
  • FLM 202 STUDIES IN FILM CULTURE
  • Two courses in national cinemas
  • Two courses in filmmaking and writing for film
  • Two courses in theory and criticism
  • Three 'elective' courses from above categories

More on the requirements for the major in Film Studies

 

Minor in Film Studies (6 courses)

  • FLM 101 INTRO TO FILM STUDIES: HOW TO READ A FILM
  • FLM 202 STUDIES IN FILM CULTURE
  • One course in national cinema
  • One course in filmmaking and writing for film
  • One course in theory and criticism
  • One 'elective' course from above categories

More on the requirements for the minor in Film Studies

 

Full crowd of students at a film screening
A full crowd at a student film screening