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Film & Photography

Courses:

  • FILM 171: Introduction to Film as Art (4)
  • FILM 197F: First-Year Seminar - LOL: Laughter on Stage and Screen (4)
  • FILM 203: Introduction to Photography (4)
    Also listed and described as ART 203.
  • FILM 250: Special Topic - Run, Lola, Run, and Other Contemporary German Films (4)
    Also listed as GRMN 250.
  • FILM 266: History of Photography (4)
    Also listed and described as ART 266.
  • FILM 271: World Cinema (4)
  • FILM 272: American Cinema (4)
  • FILM 280: Film Production I (4)
  • FILM 281: Video Production I (4)
  • FILM 285: Animation (4)
  • FILM 290: Independent Study (2 or 4)
  • FILM 306: Digital Photography (4)
    Also listed as ART 306.
  • FILM 307: Color Photography (4)
    Also listed as ART 307.
  • FILM 308: The Manipulated Image (4)
    Also listed as ART 308.
  • FILM 309: Plastic Lens and Pinhole Photography (4)
    Also listed as ART 309.
  • FILM 312: Alternative Photographic Processes (4)
    Also listed as ART 312.
  • FILM 316: Advanced Black-and-White Photography (4)
    Also listed as ART 316.
  • FILM 321: Screenwriting I (4)
    Also listed and described as ENG 321.
  • FILM 322: Screenwriting II (4)
    Also listed as ENG 322.
  • FILM 323: Cinematic Adaptation (4)
    Also listed and described as ENG 323.
  • FILM 340: Shakespeare as Screenwriter (4)
    Also listed and described as ENG 340.
  • FILM 353: Film As Narrative Art I (4)
    Also listed as ENG 353.
  • FILM 354: Film As Narrative Art II (4)
    Also listed as ENG 354.
  • FILM 372: Images of Women in Film (4)
  • FILM 373: Documentary Film and Television (4)
  • FILM 374: Film and Censorship (4)
  • FILM 380: Film Production II (4)
  • FILM 390: Independent Study (2 or 4)
  • FILM 399: Internship (4)
  • FILM 473: Ideas and Practice in Photography (4)
    Also listed as ART 473.
  • FILM 480: Senior Project (4)
  • FILM 490: Senior Honors Project (4)

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Requirements for a Major in Film and Photography:
11 courses (44 credits)


Required Core:

  • FILM 171: Introduction to Film as Art (4)
  • FILM 203: Introduction to Photography (4)
  • FILM 266: History of Photography (4)
  • FILM 271: World Cinema (4) or
    FILM 272: American Cinema (4)
  • FILM 280: Film Production I (4) or
    FILM 281: Video Production I (4)
  • Five additional film courses:
    At least two from the 300 level
    Can count only FILM 353 (4) or 354 (4)
    Can include FILM 390: Independent Study (2, 4)
  • FILM 480: Senior Project (4)


Requirements for a Major in Film and Photography: Still Photography Track

11 courses (44 credits)

The photography track provides students a solid concentration in the various aspects of fine art photography. The track enables students to find and develop their vision as a photographic artist by providing a curriculum that offers a wide range of technical choices, while at the same time emphasizing conceptual development. Students engage in a yearlong senior project resulting in a senior exhibition. Internship opportunities in commercial photography and photography galleries/museums, as well as visits from photographers and photography exhibitions, can complement the program.

Required (20 credits)

  • ART/FILM 203: Introduction to Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 266: History of Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 306: Digital Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 473: Ideas and Practice in Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 480: Senior Seminar (4)

Minimum 8 credits from:

  • ART/FILM 307: Color Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 308: Manipulated Image (4)
  • ART/FILM 309: Plastic Lens and Pinhole Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 312: Non-Silver Photography (4)
  • ART/FILM 316: Advanced Black-and-White Photography (4)

Required in Film
(8 credits minimum)

  • FILM 280: Film Production (4)
  • Any additional film course (4)
    With permission, 300-level courses and FILM 473 can be repeated for credit.

Additional (4 credits)

  • Any film or photography courses or studio art or art history courses

Requirements for a Minor in Film and Photography:
5 courses (20 credits)

  • Two courses from:
    FILM 171: Introduction to Film as Art (4)
    FILM 203: Introduction to Photography (4)
    FILM 250: Special Topics in Film and Photography (4)
    FILM 266: History of Photography (4)
    FILM 271: World Cinema (4)
    FILM 272: The American Cinema (4)
  • FILM 280: Film Production I (4) or
    FILM 281: Video Production I (4)
  • Two additional 300-level courses (including FILM 390: Independent Study)
    Can count only FILM 353 or 354



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