The interdisciplinary minor in cinema studies consists of
seven courses, completed with a grade of C or better, and with a minimum of
three courses at the 300 level or above. The courses must be distributed as
follows: 1) three required courses, both semesters of 01:175: 201,202 Introduction to Film I,II (01:175:210 may be substituted for either
01:175:201 or 202), and Senior Seminar in Cinema Studies, 01:175:425
(01:175:420 may be substituted for 01:175:425); and 2) four elective courses,
chosen from the list below, or from among other courses approved in advance by
the program director. A flyer listing qualifying elective courses is circulated
during each preregistration period, and posted on the program's website. Please
note that only one production/filmmaking course may be counted toward the
minor. Cinema studies minors are encouraged to complete several other courses
in film history, analysis, or theory before enrolling in a filmmaking course. Students pursuing a minor in cinema studies must select five
courses for the minor that are outside their major. Exception: English majors
who pursue a cinema studies minor may include more than two 01:354 courses in
their minor program, but only two of those may be counted toward the major.
Please note that cinema studies courses generally include an
additional mandatory weekly meeting time for screenings, or require students to
view films outside of class at an on-campus facility such as Douglass Library
Media Services.
Required Courses:
01:175:201 Introduction to Film I (3)
01:175:202 Introduction to Film II (3)
As indicated above, 01:175:210 Close Readings of Cinema (3) may be substituted for Introduction to Film I OR Introduction to Film II (01:175:201 or 202)
01:175:425 Senior Seminar in Cinema Studies (3)
As indicated above, 01:175:420 Seminar: Film Theory (3) may be substituted
for Senior Seminar in Cinema Studies (01:175:425)
Programs of Study and Courses for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students 
