The film studies degree offers students the opportunity to explore film history, theory, and criticism in depth along with a hands-on introduction to production.  This combination of theoretical study with production experience gives students a unique understanding of how film creates meaning.  Film studies students may choose to focus their analysis of film through a specialization in film history or American film.

core requirements  (30 Credits)

FTV 130 - Introduction to Visual Storytelling (3)
FTV 140 - Introduction to Film Aesthetics (3)
FTV 244 - History of Film (to 1945) (3)
FTV 245 - History of Film (1946 to the present) (3)
FTV 246 - History of Television (3)
FTV 342 - Film Genre Studies (3)
FTV 443 - Advanced Topics in International Film(3)
FTV 444 - Advanced Topics in Film Studies (3)
FTV 445 - Film Theory and Criticism (3)
FTV 485 - Film Reviewing (3)

elective courses: choose six  (18 Credits)

Electives include all classes offered by the School of Film and Television (FTV 342 and FTV 443 may be repeated for credit in a different topic).

total credits = 48

Areas of Specialization: Film History, American Film