Study cinema history, theory, criticism and production. The interdisciplinary Film Studies minor combines three required film courses with a list of film-focused electives, and some courses also count toward General Education.
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The Film Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program devoted to the study of cinema history, theory, criticism and production. It is a fit if you love movies and want to analyze how they work. You take three required film-centered courses (Film 2759G, History of Cinema; Communication Studies 3530, Film Communication; and English 4904, Studies in Film) and choose from a core list of courses with film-specific content.
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