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2026-2027 Catalog

Certificate in Film and Media Studies

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The Certificate in Film and Media Studies provides students with a thorough understanding of cinema as an art form, cultural medium, and communication tool. Courses in film analysis and critique teach students to explore cinematic techniques, evaluate films, dissect narratives, and analyze themes. These skills are essential for careers in film development, criticism, media advertising, and independent filmmaking.

Minimum of 16 credit hours

Course Grouping

Required Courses

ENGL 1113 - English Comp I 3 Credit Hours
HUM 2313 - Film Analysis and Criticism 3 Credit Hours
HUM 2243 - Film Studies 3 Credit Hours
SCL 1001 - Success in College and Life 1 Credit Hours

Humanities Elective - 3 credit hours

HUM 2323 - Writing for the Stage and Screen 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2233 - European Film 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2253 - Documentary Films 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2263 - American Cimema 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2273 - International Cinema 3 Credit Hours

Support Elective - 3 credit hours

HUM 2233 - European Film 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2253 - Documentary Films 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2273 - International Cinema 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2283 - Film Genre 3 Credit Hours
OR
HUM 2323 - Writing for the Stage and Screen 3 Credit Hours
OR
COM 2213 - Intro to Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
OR
ENGL 2213 - Creative Writing-Fiction 3 Credit Hours
OR
ENGL 2223 - Creative Writing-Poetry 3 Credit Hours
OR
ENGL 2123 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit Hours
OR
TA 2233 - Acting for the Camera 3 Credit Hours
OR
TA 1103 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hours

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