Film Studies

The film studies minor provides an interdisciplinary program of study that seeks to understand film as an art form, as a medium of communication, and as a cultural force for shaping attitudes, values, and views of the world.

Courses

FLM200 • Introduction to Film (fall) 3 credits

How do films construct meaning and in what contexts are they created and interpreted? Consideration of film as both an art form and a cultural product and focus on film language, history, culture, and criticism.

FLM300 • Film Theory and Interpretation (spring) 4 credits

Study of narrative film as a significant art form, including its origins, development, movements, and genres. Both classic and contemporary films will be examined from a wide variety of theoretical perspectives and specific interpretations. Emphasizes the development of analytical skills, writing proficiency, and aesthetic appreciaton. Prerequisites: FLM200; junior standing or consent of instructor.

FLM305 • Films of Great Directors (interim) 3 credits

Study of representative films by selected directors, emphasizing the director’s distinctive themes and cinematic styles. Considers the role of historical and cultural factors in shaping a director’s artistic vision. Representative filmmakers may include Bergman, Ford, Hitchcock, Kieslowski, Kurosawa, Scorsese, and Truffaut. Prerequisite: FLM200 or consent of instructor.

FLM481 • Internship in Film Studies (by arrangement) 3-4 credits

Placement in an off-campus position in the film industry or allied fields. Student is responsible for finding and securing the position with an appropriate individual or organization. Plan must be approved in advance of placement by the film studies advisor. Prerequisite: Completion of six credit hours toward the film studies minor.

Program

In this section, semester credit hours will be shown after the course number and description.

Minor in Film Studies

FLM200	Introduction to Film	3
FLM300	Film Theory and Interpretation	4
Choose from	Film Analysis and Interpretation Courses:	3-4
COM213	Media Communication
ENL206	Shakespeare and Film
ENL241L*	Modern Mythmakers
FLM305	Films of Great Directors
PHI215L*	Film and Modern Sensibility
PHI302	Philosophy and Film
PHI310	Aesthetics
[LAFSC]	Theology in Hollywood
Choose from	Film Production courses:	3-4
COM373	Field Production
ENW305A*	Screenwriting
FLM481	Internship in Film Studies
THA370	Directing
[LAFSC]	Hollywood Production Workshop
[LAFSC]	Internship: Inside Hollywood
[LAFSC]	Motion Picture Production
[LAFSC]	Professional Screenwriting
Choose two	electives from Film Analysis, Interpretation, or Film Production courses	6-8
	TOTAL	19-23

Please carefully consult with your advisor and the film studies advisor.

* A student may also choose this course to meet a General Education requirement.