Film Studies

Explore Culture and Society Through Film

The Film Studies minor at Miami University gives you the opportunity to explore the relationship between film, culture, and society through interdisciplinary coursework. As a minor, you’ll study film history and film theory and choose four additional courses in areas such as film genres, directors, national cinemas, and film production to match your academic and creative interests.

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Eligibility

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for all courses in this minor. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit).

Film Studies Minor Curriculum and Courses

The Film Studies minor is 18 hours comprised of 2 core courses, FST 201 (Film History and Analysis) and FST 401 (Seminar in Film Study) and 12 hours of elective courses some of which are listed below.

ATH 345 Global Media Ethnography
FST/ENG 221 Shakespeare and Film
FST/ITL 262 Italian Cinema
FST 301 Film Theory
FST 360 Film Genres
MAC/ENG 213 Writing for Film and TV

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Explore a wide range of majors and co-majors that complement your minor. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your academic experience, these programs are designed to help you build a well-rounded and impactful degree.

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