What You’ll Learn
Film is a medium influenced and shaped by related fields such as anthropology, art history, communication, English, and history.
The interdisciplinary minor will help you explore it through different lenses – historical, political, and cultural. You’ll gain a broad understanding of the history of film, an awareness of film language used by filmmakers, and a critical viewing ability.
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Curriculum
Curriculum includes courses in film history, theory, criticism, and a variety of electives. Recent course offerings include: Ecocinema, American Independent Cinema, and Women and Film.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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A National Treasure
The Writers Forum, a contemporary writer reading series, has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Witter Bynner Foundation.
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Career Outlook
Many use a film studies minor to enhance an English or Broadcasting and Journalism major. A student with this minor may be looking to work in a variety of areas. Careers include: publicity, film production, screenwriting, film criticism, video editor, and others.