Film Studies Minor

Program Type
Minor
Est. Time to Complete
2-4 Years
School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Delivery Mode
On Campus

The minor in Film Studies provides students with a coherent education in this major art form, one that, along with television, is perhaps the predominant means by which contemporary Western culture represents itself. Moving pictures or “movies” have been one of the most distinctive innovations and experiences of the past century. In today’s media-dependent world, developing a critical understanding and historical knowledge of cinema is vital. 

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