The interdisciplinary minor in Cinema and Media Studies offers the opportunity to study film and media from diverse historical periods around the globe. Broader survey courses introduce students to the history of moving images and to the fundamentals of cinematic and media analysis, while advanced seminars focus on particular movements, concepts, and themes across specific periods and geographic areas.
Upon completing the minor in Cinema and Media Studies, students will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of film and media history in the context of cultural, economic, political, and national developments.
- Utilize specialized disciplinary vocabulary and methodologies effectively, and communicate the function and meaning of film and media works both verbally and in writing.
- Develop an understanding of modes of theoretical inquiry relevant to film and media studies.
- Understand major film movements, trends, and genres across regional, national, and global contexts.
- Develop analytical thinking skills to generate and answer original research questions and produce independent research.
Requirements
Students pursuing the minor in Cinema and Media Studies must complete:
- A minimum of 6 courses (18-23 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy minor requirements.
- A minimum of 2 courses (6 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above.
- A maximum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit.
The 6 courses required for the minor include 2 required courses, selected from this list of core offerings:
- MDIA 201: History of Cinema and Media I: Invention to 1945
- MDIA 202: History of Cinema and Media II: 1945-Present
- MDIA 203: Introduction to Film and Media Analysis
- MDIA 204: Introduction to Media Studies
- FILM 280 / HART 280/ ARTS 280: History and Aesthetics of Film
Beyond core courses, students may select from any other MDIA offerings to fulfill their remaining minor requirements.