Film Studies, Minor

Program Overview

The interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies allows students from all disciplines and backgrounds to develop knowledge of film and media as an art form and community-building tool while fulfilling their degree program. Through a wide variety of course offerings, the Program is designed for students who wish to create film, study film, and to use film as a lens through which to view the world. Students interested in production-based film experiences should explore the Undergraduate Certificate in Video Production. Upon completion of the Certificate, Film Studies students also qualify for the Minor.

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Program Contact

Dr. Daniela Dal Pra

Interim Director of Film Studies Program

dcunicod@charlotte.edu

Film Studies

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Film Studies, Minor at a Glance

The interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies is designed to allow students to develop knowledge of film and video as an art form while fulfilling the requirements for one of the approved degree programs at the University. The Film Studies Minor offers courses that focus directly or implicitly on cinema. The program is designed for students who wish to understand film better as an art form, as popular culture, and as a major medium of communication. The courses that satisfy the minor represent different aspects of film and video art: Culture, History, Theory, and Production. Students are required to complete FILM 1502: Introduction to Film and Media as a foundational course which counts toward the Minor. Students may take both Interdisciplinary and Production Electives for the 5 courses (15 credits) required for the Minor.

Delivery

On-Campus

Start Date

Fall, Spring

Credit Hours

18 Credit Hours

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