Bridging traditionally separate areas of study, the curriculum has two components: (1) a shared core of foundation courses, introducing students to the role of film and television in society as well as building a shared vocabulary in media aesthetics and film theory and criticism, and (2) two specializations from which students must choose one:

• Critical Studies: exploring the history, theory and criticism of film and television
  —or—
  
• Production: building specific skills in mediated storytelling, from writing and
  producing to directing, cinematography and editing.

Likewise, there are several minors offered:

• Critical Studies
• Visual Literacy
• Documentary Studies (coming soon!)

Program Standards

A Film & Video Studies specialization or minor can be selected by students using the normal major/minor declaration process and with assistance from a faculty advisor.

Only s tudents with a minimum grade point average of 2.4 or better and a combined "B" average in COM 201 Intro. to Mass Media, and FVS 250 Intro. to Film & Video Studies may be admitted to this program.