Film Studies (AAFS)
Associate in Arts Degree
Description
In this program, students will be introduced to film as a medium of artistic expression and persuasion. Students will critically study motion pictures covering a variety of eras, cultures and genres. They will be introduced to the various elements of the creative process involved in film making such as narrative, acting, mise-en-scene, editing, cinematography and sound. Students will develop the skills necessary to critically and technically evaluate one of the most dynamic and influential art forms of the past 100 years.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Humanities Dept
- Advisors
- Allison Fournier
Requirements
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First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 | |
| HUM 120 | Introduction to Film | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 150 | or | International Cinema | |
| HUM 185 | The Horror Film | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| COM 150 | or | Introduction to Radio Production * | |
| VID 105 | Foundations in Digital Video I * | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 220 | Great Directors | 3 | |
| HUM 221 | Film and Representation | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 credits | 6 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Do not select the same course twice.