A Powerful Educational Experience
The Film Studies Minor encompasses courses across the College of Arts and Sciences, allowing students to gain a knowledge and appreciation for film within multiple disciplines.
As a Film Studies student you will:
• Acquire knowledge for the history, culture, institutions, theoretical foundations, and aesthetic of film.
• Develop a strong basis for film literacy through the development of critical, analytical, and writing skills.
• Acquire industry experience and professional connections through internships and event volunteering.
Required course:
CMS 285: Introduction to Film Studies
Electives (choose four):
CMS 221/THR 222: Screenwriting
CMS 345: Video Production
CMS 352: Documentary Film
CMS 353: Film and Culture
CMS 355: Understanding Television
CMS 360: Short Filmmaking
CMS/WMS 375: Women and Film
CMS 401: The Horror Film
ENG 367: Global Shakespeare on Film
PHI 328: Philosophy of Film
REL 399: The Bible and Film
SPA 319: Through a Different Lens: Latin America in Film
THR 120: Introduction to Theatre Design
THR 225: Sound for the Theatre
THR 425: Directing
Other film-related courses, internships, or independent studies are possible with the approval of the minor directors, Dr. Mark Barner and Dr. Joseph Sirianni.
Please contact Dr. Sirianni before you register for a course not on this list.