Minor in Film & Television Studies

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The Minor in Film & Television Studies is designed for students looking to expand their knowledge of these media forms to complement their major field of studies. It offers students critical approaches to the study of film and television in media aesthetics, history, and theory. Students will also build skills in research, writing, and analysis that can be applied to a range of scholarly and professional contexts.

In this minor, students will take 18 credits (6 courses). Students begin with an introductory course in the analysis of media, critical thinking, and writing (RTF 03275 Applied Media Aesthetics). The minor also includes a film and television history core, which includes background on the development of film and television as art forms, industries, and critical aspects of media culture in both US and global contexts. Finally, students may customize and deepen their knowledge of specific areas of interest with three program electives.

Program Requirements

Gateway Course: 3 s.h.

RTF 03275 - Introduction to Media Aesthetics Credits: 3

Film & TV History Course: 6 s.h.

Select at least two of the following courses.

RTF 03205 - TV History and Appreciation Credits: 3
RTF 03206 - TV History and Appreciation, 1960s-1970s Credits: 3
RTF 03270 - Film History to 1940 Credits: 3
RTF 03271 - Film History since 1940 Credits: 3

Media, Culture & Identity Core: 3 s.h.

Selecte at least one of the following courses.

RTF 03274 - Queer Film Credits: 3
RTF 03280 - African American Film History Credits: 3
RTF 03294 - Contemporary International Cinema Credits: 3
RTF 03485 - Deconstructing Disney: From Mickey to Marvel Credits: 3
RTF 10513 - The Global Television Industry Credits: 3 *
RTF 10514 - Identity on Television Credits: 3 *

Media Studies Electives: 6 s.h.

Select at least two elective courses. These courses may come from any of the above banks, as well as the following courses.

CMS 04215 - Fiction to Film Credits: 3
RTF 03210 - Evolution of Quality TV Credits: 3
RTF 03276 - Film/TV Theory & Criticism Credits: 3
RTF 03290 - The Media Industries Credits: 3
RTF 03372 - American Film Directors Credits: 3
RTF 03373 - Film Noir Credits: 3
RTF 03377 - Animation History Credits: 3
RTF 03378 - The Hollywood Studio System Credits: 3
RTF 03471 - Techniques of Documentary Film Production Credits: 3
RTF 03474 - Film Censorship Credits: 3
RTF 10515 - Special Topics Credits: 3 to 6 *
RTF 10516 - Television Auteurs Credits: 3 *

Note:

*500-level courses are part of the Diana King Master of Arts in Television Studies . Undergraduates may take these courses under the Senior Privilege program with instructor permission. Students should expect a greater workload and more challenging material than encountered in an upper-division (300/400-level) undergraduate course.