The Film Studies Minor is a 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
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 114 | Introduction to Film |
4
|
| ENG 329 | Film History |
4
|
| ENG 416 | Film Theory and Criticism (pre/co-req ENG 329) |
4
|
Students must take 4 of these 8 credits at the 300- or 400-level. In addition, 4 credits (200-, 300- OR 400-level) must be in international film.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 214 | Topics in Film |
1-4
|
| ENG 492 | Topics in Film and Literature (Film Topics Only) |
2-4
|
The following courses fulfill the 4 credit international requirement:
GERM 455 4 cr German Cinema
SCAN 455 4 cr Scandinavian Film History
The English department regularly offers World Cinema as a Topics course on the 200- and 400-level.
Topics Courses:
Students also may choose from the following English courses, if the topics offered are film-based. Please check with the film studies advisor before enrolling in one of these courses.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 211W | Perspectives: Human Diversity in Literature/Film (Accepted Topic: Women Filmmakers) |
4
|
| ENG 212W | Perspectives: World Literature/Film (Accepted Topic: World Cinema) |
4
|
| ENG 213W | Perspectives: Ethics and Civic Responsibility in Literature/Film (Accepted Topics: Science Fiction in Film and Literature, Horror Films, Fantasy in Film and Literature) |
4
|
Students may choose electives from other departments that offer film or film-based topics classes. These departments include, but are not limited to, Philosophy and Mass Communications (the latter by permission only) . Please consult the Film Studies Advisor before taking any courses outside the English department.
For more information contact: Prof. Donna R. Casella, Film Studies Minor Advisor.
