Film Studies - Minor
Total credit hours: 18
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About the Film Studies Minor
The Film Studies minor gives student an interdisciplinary view of the film industry by looking at the history of film, the basics of filmmaking, and how films help define our society. Students take three required film courses while the remaining courses are selected from a diverse offering of film courses taught within other academic departments. The film studies minor must successfully complete a minimum of 18 credit hours.
A student who graduates from Thiel College with a minor in film studies will:
- Interpret film theory, cinematic production, scriptwriting and editing across cultures.
- Recognize and describe various genres of film literature, film criticism, and/or scriptwriting.
- Create scripts and graphics, record digital audio-visual content and complete post-production editing appropriate for moving image media.
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