The Film Studies Program offers courses designed to provide a broad overview of film culture, with emphasis upon important historical and critical trends, film form and style. Students develop critical skills through careful analysis of individual films, major movements, genres, and national cinemas.
Film courses are open to all students. They may be taken either as electives, or for credit toward a Minor in Film Studies. The Minor requires completion of any five approved film courses (15 credits total).
Faculty
Program Director: D. DeFino
Professor Emeritus: S. Solomon
Courses Include:
FLM 350: Film
FLM 351: Film History
FLM 353: Film Criticism
FLM 354: Contemporary Cinema
FLM 355: Independent Cinema
FLM 360: Major Filmmakers
FLM 362: International Film
FLM 364: Film Genres
FLM 369: Special Themes and Topics in Film Studies
FLM 450: Scriptwriting