Film and Media Studies Major
Program Requirements
- Total Units Required: 30
- Grade Requirement: A grade of C– or higher is required for a course to count toward the major.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 2220 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| FILM 2250 | Making Movies | 3 |
or FILM 3520 Introduction to Screenwriting | ||
| FILM 3300 | History of American Cinema | 3 |
| FILM 3400 | History of World Cinema | 3 |
| FILM 3500 | History of Electronic Media | 3 |
| FILM 4200 | Film Theory | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Elective Courses
In addition to these required courses, students must take 12 credits in advanced electives (3000 level or higher). All students must take one 3-credit elective that focuses on a national cinema other than that of the United States. In addition, all students must take one 3-credit critical studies elective at the 4000 level or above. A 4000-level elective in a national cinema may satisfy both of these elective requirements, but a total of 12 credits in electives is still required. Electives in critical studies may be drawn from courses on individual directors, specific genres, limited historical periods, individual crafts (e.g., acting), and so on. Students with an interest in production may count two production and/or screenwriting courses toward the major within these 12 elective credits.
Additional Information
A total of 6 Film & Media Studies–approved credits can be applied toward this program from study abroad work at the 3000 level or higher: 3 credits can be applied to the national cinema elective, and the other 3 credits would count toward the remaining 9 credits of advanced electives.
The program allows Film & Media Studies–approved transfer credits from other universities for advanced electives.
Senior Honors (FILM 4999) is intended for majors pursuing honors in Film and Media Studies. In order to enroll for this course, students must apply in advance for honors, possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.65, and be approved by a faculty committee.
Contact Info
| Contact: | Pat Henry |
| Phone: | 314-935-4056 |
| Email: | fms@wustl.edu |
| Website: | https://fms.wustl.edu/ |