FILM STUDIES CONCENTRATION

Information Sheet

 

The Film Studies concentration consists of at least five courses, at least three at level II/level III, including:

(1) An introduction to Film Studies (ideally taken as the entrance to the program).  This course will provide a basic overview of the field, introducing students to the primary structures, methodologies, practitioners, history, ideas, and vocabularies of Film Studies.

(2) Two courses that focus on the history, theory, or cultural expression of film within the United States or in a global context.  These courses examine the production, critical evaluation, cultural history, and reception of film.  Students take two courses to develop fluency with the critical and theoretical methods of the discipline. [See chart on reverse for 2009/10 courses].

(3) One course that focuses on the practical aspects of film creation or criticism.  These courses emphasize modern film as professional practice, asking students to master at least one of the main creative and technical skill sets used in the film industry. [See chart on reverse for 2009/10 courses].

(4) One more classes drawn from (2) and (3) above, or a topics course approved by the program, or a contract course worked out in consultation with the director of Film Studies and the instructor.  These courses challenge students to tailor programs of studies to their own needs and interests, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of the Film Studies program. [See chart on reverse for 2009/10 courses].

No more than one course taken elsewhere may count toward the concentration.

 

 

For more information, please consult a member of the Film Studies Advisory Group:
Bill Sonnega, Judy Kutulas, Matt Rohn, Marc Robinson