List of requirements for the film major as of Fall term 2015. Students are strongly advised to consult with an advisor and the Degree Audit Requirement System (DARS).
Core 28 credits
FILM 131 Film Analysis (4)
FILM 231 Advanced Film Analysis (4)
FILM 280 Classical Film Theory (4)
FILM 381 Film History I (4)
FILM 382 Film History II (4)
FILM 383 Film History III (4)
FILM 480/580 Contemporary Film Theory (4)
Critical and Theoretical Practices 16 credits
Choice of 16 credits from the following;
Max. 8 credits can be taken in FILM 360
FILM 257 Narrative Film Production I (4)
FILM 258 Documentary Film Production I (4)
FILM 358 Narrative Film Production II (4)
FILM 359 Narrative Film Production III (4)
FILM 360 Topics in Film Production (4) **Repeatable
FILM 361 Documentary Film Production II (4)
FILM 362 Documentary Film Production III (4)
FILM 374 Topics in Screenwriting (4) **Repeatable
TA 252 Makeup (2)
TA 311 Scene Design I (4)
TA 313 Scene Design II (4)
TA 314 Lighting Design I (4)
TA 321 Introduction to Costume Design (4)
TA 348 Acting for the Camera (4)
ART 255: 2D Animation (4)
ART 257: Introduction to Video Art (4)
ART 296: Digital Drawing & Painting (4)
ART 356: Visual Storytelling (4)
ART 357: Intermediate Video Art (4)
ART 455 Time Arts Studio (4)
WR 416 Screenwriting (4) **Repeatable
Historical and Cultural Contexts 12 credits
Choice of 12 credits from the following, 8 credits must be
at the 400 level; Max. 4 credits can be taken in FILM 370
FILM 370U Topics: Theater, Media, and Culture (4)
FILM 484/584 Anatomy of a Movie I (4)
FILM 485/585 Anatomy of a Movie II (4)
FILM 486/586 Topics in Film and the Moving Image (4) **Repeatable
ArH 291 History of Animation (4)
International Cinemas 4 credits
FILM 487/587 Topics in International Film and the Moving Image (4)
Additional International Cinema electives that are offered within the
university are listed on the program website.
Electives 12 credits
FILM prefix except FILM 331U/approved electives
Additional electives that are offered within the university are listed on
the program website.
72 total credits