FILM — Film & Media Studies: Catalog Entries

9 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

FILM 101 — Introduction to Film Studies(3 cr.)

Introduces the formal elements of film language, including editing, sound, and mise-en-scene. Screenings draw from a range of national cinemas and historical periods.

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FILM 110 — Introduction to Digital Media Production(3 cr.)

Hands-on introduction to camera operation, sound recording, and nonlinear editing. Students complete a series of short digital projects across the semester.

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FILM 215 — History of World Cinema(3 cr.)

Surveys major movements in international film history, from early silent cinema through contemporary global filmmaking. Emphasis on the relationship between film style and historical context.

Prerequisite(s): FILM 101

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FILM 230 — Screenwriting I(3 cr.)

Workshop in narrative screenwriting focusing on structure, character, and dialogue for short-form scripts. Students complete and revise an original screenplay.

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FILM 250 — Documentary Film(3 cr.)

Examines the history and ethics of nonfiction filmmaking alongside practical exercises in documentary production. Topics include observational, expository, and participatory modes.

Prerequisite(s): FILM 101

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FILM 310 — Film Theory and Criticism(3 cr.)

Introduces major theoretical approaches to cinema, including auteur theory, feminist film theory, and spectatorship. Students write analytical essays applying theoretical frameworks to specific films.

Prerequisite(s): FILM 101

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FILM 340 — Cinematography and Editing(4 cr.)

Advanced production course focusing on visual storytelling through camera work and post-production editing. Students complete a polished short film in collaborative production teams.

Prerequisite(s): FILM 110

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FILM 360 — Special Topics in Film(3 cr.)

In-depth study of a director, genre, or movement selected by the instructor. Recent topics have included film noir, animation, and global horror cinema.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing

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FILM 495 — Senior Capstone in Film and Media(4 cr.)

Capstone course in which students complete an original critical thesis or production project. Work is presented publicly at the department's end-of-year screening.

Prerequisite(s): FILM 310

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