The Film Studies Minor is an undergraduate liberal arts program that teaches students to look at films from aesthetic, historical and cultural perspectives. The practice of critical viewing and analysis can be applied in a wide variety of occupations. Career opportunities for graduates with a film studies minor include jobs with film companies, film archives and festivals. The minor also prepares students for graduate work in film studies.
20 Credits
(The program below is effective as of Summer 2011. Film topics under the numbers ENG 211W, ENG 212W, and ENG 213W will no longer count towards this minor as those courses have undergone some change. Students who have taken those courses prior to Summer 2011, however, can count those courses towards their program.)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 114 | Introduction to Film |
4
|
| ENG 329 | Film History |
4
|
| ENG 416 | Film Theory and Criticism (prereq ENG 329) |
4
|
In consultation with an advisor, students will select 8 elective credits: 4 credits must be in 300 or 400-level film courses and 4 credits must be in courses (200, 300 or 400-level) exploring international film. Students may fulfill both the upper-division and international elective requirement with the same course.
Choose from the following English courses:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 210W | Film Genres |
4
|
| ENG 214 | Topics in Film |
1-4
|
| ENG 216W | Writing about Film |
4
|
| ENG 217 | Introduction to Film Production |
4
|
| ENG 317 | Advanced Film Production (prereq 217) (may be repeated) |
4
|
| ENG 334W | National Cinemas |
4
|
| ENG 493 | Topics in Film Studies |
4
|
* Prereq 314 or equivalent.
Choose from the following courses outside of English:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCAN 460 | Topics in Scandinavian Film |
4
|
| GER 460 | Topics in German Cinema |
4
|
| PHL 465 | Philosophy of Film* |
3
|
** Students taking PHL 465 should be aware that this is only 3 credits. Students taking this class will need an additional film credit to complete their program.
Choose from other departments offering film-based topic courses:
Students wishing to count a film course in other departments must petition the Film Studies Advisor.
Internships:
Students who have taken the film production courses are encouraged to sign up for an Internship (ENG 498) with Prof. Ashkan Soltani.
For more information contact: Prof. Donna R. Casella, Film Studies Director
