Cinema Studies Minor | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: Media and Communication
school/college: College of Arts and Sciences

Minor in Cinema Studies

The Cinema Studies Minor allows you to choose five courses in film to develop a focus in studying and writing on film. In addition to a common required course, you may choose other film courses across the campus, as indicated in the possible listing of courses. Preparation in watching and analyzing films will allow you to appreciate films better and also prepare you to look further into the most important artistic medium of our time. Your skills in analysis and writing will also open up additional fields of opportunity.

Requirements

One Communication Course

Required Course: Introduction to Film

Focus on developing analytical skills required for engagement with the medium, the course covers various styles of film, from the United States and around the world.

Three Elective Courses

You may take equivalent film courses on campus or abroad, with the approval of program coordinator or choose 3 courses from the following list:

CM 346 Remakes and Sequels in Cinema
CM 356 World of Work in Popular Film
CM 359 Short Film
EN 330 Cinema of the African Diaspora
PL 230 Philosophy in Film
SO 240 African American Images in the Media
CM 352 Terrorism on Film and TV

One Additional Film Course

You will work with the program Coordinator to select an additional Film course for your minor.

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