- Degree Level
- Undergraduate
- Degrees Offered
- Minor
- Department
- Media and Communication
- school/college
- College of Arts and Sciences
Minor in Cinema Studies
The Cinema Studies Minor allows you to choose five courses in film to develop a focus in studying and writing on film. In addition to a common required course, you may choose other film courses across the campus, as indicated in the possible listing of courses. Preparation in watching and analyzing films will allow you to appreciate films better and also prepare you to look further into the most important artistic medium of our time. Your skills in analysis and writing will also open up additional fields of opportunity.
Requirements
One Communication Course
Required Course: Introduction to Film
Elective Courses
You may take equivalent film courses on campus or abroad, with the approval of program coordinator or choose 3 courses from the following list:
- CM 346 Remakes and Sequels in Cinema
- CM 356 World of Work in Popular Film
- CM 359 Short Film
- EN 330 Cinema of the African Diaspora
- PL 230 Philosophy in Film
- SO 240 African American Images in the Media
- CM 352 Terrorism on Film and TV
One Additional Film Course
You will work with the program Coordinator to select an additional Film course for your minor.