The Film Studies minor will prepare you to become a critical and creative consumer, critic, and practitioner of film by helping you develop a deeper understanding of film history, aesthetics, and criticism.
Benefits
This minor will help help you to gain an understanding of the formation of the American film industry, and the pivotal roles that movies have played — and continue to play — in shaping American and world cultures.
Students who minor in Film Studies will possess a range of skills that prepares them for success in many professions, especially ones that involve critical thinking, writing, and visual literacy. The minor complements any number of majors and is also solid preparation for graduate study.
Courses and Degree Requirements
In general, if you are a Film Studies minor, you are required to earn 30 credits minimum, including 15 upper-division credits. The core courses include 20 credits from film and communication courses; 10 credits can be chosen from courses in the areas of art, English, film and communication.
View the Film Studies minor requirements.
Entering the Minor
You may enter the minor during your first quarter at SPU. Entrance after your first quarter requires only good academic standing (2.0 or higher SPU cumulative GPA). Consult the Undergraduate Catalog
for complete information on how and when to enter and what you must do to complete the program.