Film and Media Studies Minor

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Program: Minor
Department of Communication
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 153 ~ 260-481-6160

The minor in film and media studies provides a coherent introduction to the basics of film/media literacy. The program is designed to develop a critical understanding of the historical, theoretical, aesthetic, cultural and institutional contexts of film, television, and other electronic and digital mass media.

Declaring this Minor:

Declare this minor through your major department or the Department of Communication

Program Requirements:

The catalog term for the minor will match that of your major degree program
At least 6 credits must be earned as resident credit at the 200+ level or above
You must earn a grade of C- or higher for all courses required in the minor
A minor is not awarded if requirements are not completed by the time your major degree is certified for graduation

To earn the minor in Film and Media Studies, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to those noted above:

Core Requirements

Film/Media Aesthetics: Credits 3

Choose one of the following:

Film/Media History: Credits 3

Choose one of the following:

COM 25000 - Mass Communication and Society Cr. 3.
FVS 20100 - Survey of Film History Cr. 3.

Upper Level Requirement: Credits 6

Choose two of the following:

COM 33800 - Documentary or Experimental Film and Video Cr. 3.
COM 42100 - Media Genres Cr. 3.
FVS 40202 - Genre Study in Film Cr. 3.
FVS 39000 - The Film and Society Cr. 3.

Additional Course: Credits 3

Choose one course from the following list:

COM 42200 - Women, Men, and Media Cr. 3.
COM 43600 - Script Writing Cr. 3.
COM 49100 - Special Topics in Communication Cr. 1-3.
(with appropriate topic)
FR 46000 - French Fiction in Film Cr. 3
POL 27500 - Politics and Film Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.