Film and Media Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

The major in Film and Media Studies requires the successful completion of at least 36 credit hours. Of these, no more than 11 credit hours may be in courses numbered below 300 (including the required course FMST 250).

Required Credit Hours: 36

Core Requirements: Distributed as follows:

FMST 250 - Introduction to Film and Media Studies Credits: (3)
FMST 302 - Theories of Film & Media Credits: (3)
FMST 310 - Topics in Media History Credits: (3)
FMST 330 - Topics in Global Media Credits: (3)
(or one of the following: CHIN 280, 320, 360; FREN 310, 393; GERM 220, 424; HISP 320, 321, 383; ITAL 310; JAPN 280, 311, 330; RUSN 309, 340, 380)
Media in Practice: One course from among FMST 370, FMST 371, or FMST 372; or at least 2 credits in another course in the creative or performing arts approved by your advisor and the director of FMST.
FMST 401 - Seminar in Film and Media Studies Credits: (3-4)

Additional 16-18 Credit Hours

Chosen, in consultation with a FMST advisor, from other FMST courses or from courses in other departments/programs that add significantly to the student’s understanding of the cultural contexts in which media are produced.

Major Writing Requirement

A student who satisfies all the requirements for the Film and Media Studies major also satisfies the Major Writing Requirement.

Major Computing Requirement

The Major Computing Requirement is satisfied by successful completion of:

FMST 302 - Theories of Film & Media Credits: (3)

Additional Information

Students are strongly encouraged to take FMST 250 before enrolling in 300-level courses in the program.