Film Studies Concentration
The Film Studies concentration prepares students to create, interpret and analyze visual language through the study of aesthetic, technical, and ideological concepts applied in the making and producing of films. Studies in this field include instruction in the theory of cinema and media in general, and the incorporation of film production techniques used in making independent narrative and non-narrative films. Students learn the theory, practice and aesthetics of film as a communication art, and become familiar with all the aspects of the language of cinema and media. Courses include film theory and analysis, screenwriting, and an integrated sequence of film production offerings. These incorporate the study of cinematography, sound, direction, editing and postproduction techniques applied in the filmmaking process, both in digital and analog systems.
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – 18 Credits
***** All classes are 3 Credits, unless otherwise noted*****
COMM 120 Mass Communication - 3 credits
COMM 121 Communication Theory - 3 credits
COMM 210 Media Writing (Writing Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 244 Communication Research Foundation (Research Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 263 Public Speaking (Oral Communication Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 445 Communication Capstone - 3 credits
Capstone
Every communication major is required to complete a capstone experience.
FILM STUDIES CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 15 credits
These requirements MUST be met for students to qualify for Capstone:
COMM 234: Film As a Medium
COMM 239: Filmmaking I
COMM 331: Filmmaking II
COMM 431: Screenwriting
Choose one: COMM 332 Filmmaking III or COMM 333 Applied Techniques
FILM STUDIES CONCENTRATION SUGGESTED ELECTIVES – 6 CREDITS
Choose TWO of the following:
COMM 332: Filmmaking III or COMM 333 Applied Techniques
(Whichever was not chosen above)
COMM 102: Acting I
COMM 224: International Media
COMM 225: Audio Production
COMM 274: Acting for the Camera
COMM 334: The Documentary and the Non-Fiction Film
COMM 330: Internship
COMM 353: Advanced Audio Production
COMM 377: Directing for Stage and Media
COMM 432: Dramatic Film Production
COMM 434: Current Cinema
COMM 437: Film Editing
And with permission, these related courses offered by other departments:
ARTS 250: Introduction to Graphic Design
ARTS 270: Photography I
FR 370: French Cinema
SPAN 374: Changing Directions in Latin American Cinema (also listed as LAS 374)
SPAN 470: Film Theory: an international Perspective
AACS 400: The Black Experience in the Film Medium
INTER-CONCENTRATION FLEXIBILITY
Please Note: Through advising and with permission, highly motivated students may be permitted to substitute individual courses.
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