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Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Film Studies
Students must complete 35 Credits to earn a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Film Studies - 15 in Core Courses and 20 in Electives. They must complete the General Education Requirements of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and of Wayne State University.
Admission Requirements for this degree program are satisfied by the general requirements for undergraduate admission to the University; see Admission Requirements and ACT Score Requirement.
Degree Requirements (Changes Effective Fall 2010).
All previous students registered for the B.A. in Film will be grandfathered in under the old requirements.
Candidates for the bachelor's degree must complete 120 credits in course work including satisfaction of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Group Requirements (see Group Requirements) and the University General Education Requirements (see General Education Program), as well as the major requirements listed below. All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the University and the College governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees; see sections under Bachelor's Degree Requirements, University Academic Regulations, and Bachelor's Degree Requirements: Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Major Requirements: Students majoring in film studies must complete a minimum of thirty-four credits, distributed as follows:
Core Courses (14 CR)
ENG 2450(VP) Introduction to Film (COM 2010): Cr. 4
ENG 3150 History of Film I (1895-1940): Cr. 3
And Either ENG 3160 (History of Film II 1940-1960) Cr. 3
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ENG 3170 (History of Film III, 1960-present): Cr. 3
ENG 5040 Film Theory and Criticism: Cr. 4
ENG 5993 (WI) Writing Intensive Course in English: Cr. 0
(generally taken in conjunction with 5020, 5040, 5050, 5060 or 5070)
Elective Courses (20 CR)
Students should consult with their adviser in selecting electives.
Electives should be selected in conjunction with the English Department.
| AFS 3200 |
African American Cinematic Experience: Cr. 4 |
| AFS 4240 |
African-American Broadcasting (COM 4240): Cr. 4
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AIN 2220
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Time-Based Media I: Video Art: Cr. 3
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| AIN 4220 |
Time-Based Media II: Experimental Animation: Cr. 3
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COM 1600
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Intro Audio-TV-Film Production: Cr. 3
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COM 5020
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Studies in Film History: Cr. 4 (Max. 12) |
COM 5060
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Documentary and Non-Fiction Film and Television: Cr. 4 |
COM 5270
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(WI) Screenwriting: Cr. 4 |
COM 5400
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Techniques of Film/Video Production: Cr. 4
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COM 5440
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Film Production: Cr. 4
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ENG 5020
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Media and Modern Culture: Cr. 4 (Max. 12) |
ENG 5050
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Historical Topics in Film and Media Cr. 4 (Max. 12) |
ENG 5060
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Styles and Genres in Film: Cr. 4 (Max. 12)
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| ENG 5070 |
Topics in Film and Media: Cr. 4 (Max. 12) |
ENG 5990
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Directed Study in English: Cr. 1-3 (Max. 6) |
GER 5350
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Early German Film: Cr. 3 |
| ITA 5150 |
Italian Cinema Since 1942: Cr. 3 (Max. 9) |
| N E 2060 |
Hebrew/ Israeli Film: Trends and Themes in Israeli Cinema Cr. 3
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| SLA 3710 |
(VP) Russian and East European Film: Cr. 3 |
POL 3750
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Polish and Yugoslavian Auteur Cinema (SLA 3750): Cr. 3
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Minor Requirements: Students minoring in Film Studies must complete a minimum of eighteen credits including ENG 2450/COM 2010 and any combination of core and elective courses listed above.
Further information:
Department of English's undergraduate academic advisor
Royanne Smith
(313) 577-7701
ad2073@wayne.edu
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