Film Studies Minor

The film studies minor is an interdisciplinary program of study designed to give students a theoretical as well as practical knowledge of film. It recognizes the importance of film literacy in the digital age and offers students the critical skills they will need to productively engage with the mass-mediated world of the 21st century.

Film Studies Minor Requirements

Core Requirements

CVM 140Field Production Practices

3

FLM 170Introduction to Film

3

FLM 270Film History

3

FLM 470Film Theory

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Electives

Choose nine hours (three courses) from the following:

CVM 320Feature and Documentary Writing

3

CVM 481Documentary Production

3

CVM 483Animation Production

3

CVM 485Narrative Video Production

3

ENG 470Film and Literature

3

FLM 399Special Topics

3

SPA 309Explorations in Hispanic Cinema Analysis

3

THEA 284Acting Techniques

3

Total Credit Hours:9

FLM 399: (may be taken more than once for credit if topic varies), or

Note: No prerequisite is required for CVM 485, SPA 309, CVM 481 and CVM 320 if taken as part of the film studies minor.

Total Credit Hours: 21