Requirements
Students majoring in film studies must complete a minimum of 36 credits, distributed as follows:

Core Courses (15 Credits):
COM 1600 -- Audio-TV-Film Production (3 credits)
COM 2010 -- (VP) Introduction to Film (4 credits)
COM 2020 -- (VP) History of Film (3 credits)
COM 4997 -- Senior Assessment Essay (1 credit)
ENG 5040 -- Film Criticism and Theory (4 credits). This course fulfills the writing intensive (WI) requirement. Be sure to register for ENG 5993 (0 credits) during the semester in which you take this class.

Elective Courses (21 Credits):
AFS 3200 -- The African American Cinematic Experience (4 credits)
AFS 5800 -- Third World Cinema (4 credits)
COM 5020 -- Studies in Film History (4 credits, max. 12)
COM 5060 -- Documentary and Non-Fiction Film (4 credits)
COM 5270 -- Screenwriting (3 credits)
COM 5380 -- Video, Film, Audio Editing (3 credits)
COM 5400 -- Techniques of Film/Video Production (4 credits)
COM 5420 -- Director’s Workshop (4 credits)
COM 5440 -- Film Production (4 credits)
COM 6680 -- Individual Projects in Radio-Television-Film: (3 credits, max. 6)
ENG 3040 -- Major Works of World Cinema (4 credits)
ENG 5050 -- Concepts in Film Studies (3-4 credits, max. 12)
ENG 5060 -- Styles and Genres in Film (4 credits, max. 12)
ENG 5070 -- Topics in Film (4 credits, max. 12)
GER 5350 -- Early German Film (4 credits)
ITA 5150 -- Italian Cinema Since 1942 (3 credits, max. 9)
SLA 3710 -- Russian & East European Film (3 credits)
SLA 3750 -- Polish and Yugoslavian Auteur Cinema (3 credits)


Important Reminders
You must complete all courses in the College of Fine, Performing Communication Arts with a C (2.0) or better. This also includes all transfer credits that may be applicable to the major programs. You must also complete the university’s general education and competency requirements as well as the college’s group requirements, which include completion of a foreign language through the third semester.


Advising
The Film Studies program is administered by an advisory committee composed of specialists in this field from two departments: Communication and English. A specific adviser will be assigned to you upon declaring your major. You are expected to follow the published curriculum for their major and to consult regularly with an adviser.


Administration
Chair: Dr. Matthew Seeger, (313) 577-6299
Director of Film Studies: Dr. Jackie Byars, (313) 577-4166
Academic Services Officer: Ms. Victoria Dallas, (313) 577-2943