Film and New Media Studies Major

The major consists of 44 credits; a senior seminar, sixteen credits in courses covering Theory, History and Criticism; Techniques and Technologies; and Global and Regional Contexts. All 300-level courses listed below count toward the Film and New Media Studies major; however, electives in Area D do not satisfy the 300-level requirement.

There are multiple pathways through the Film and New Media Studies major. Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Film and New Media Studies advisor to plan out the most suitable program of study for them based on individual interests and learning goals.

Major requirements

Sixteen credits in:

Four credits in Digital Making and Problem Solving courses chosen from:

Sixteen additional credits chosen from:

Four credits from each Area, A, B and C.

Twelve additional credits from any of the four areas. Of these, at least eight credits need to be 300-level from Area A, B, and/or C

Area A: Theory, History and Criticism

Area B: Techniques and Technologies

*You may use this course as an additional course if not used as a core course requirement.

Area C: Global and Regional Contexts

Area D: Approved Film and New Media Studies Electives

Courses from other areas, that have not been used previously, may also fulfill this requirement