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Media and Film Studies

The Media & Film Studies Minor

THE MFS MINOR

THE MFS MINOR

Linking the theoretical with applied learning and preparing students to make the choices required of informed, responsible citizens in a 21st-century context.

WHY MINOR IN MEDIA & FILM STUDIES

WHY MINOR IN MEDIA & FILM STUDIES

  • Gain hands-on experience in the application of current and developing forms of media technology related to communication
  • Explore the function and structure of written, aural, and visual communication systems
  • Extend your educational experience by pursuing a Structured Field Experience (independent study or professional internship) into such areas a journalism, communications, filmmaking or recording
  • Easily integrate course offerings into your Art, Business, Science or English major.

Media & Film Studies classes have pushed me to consider how visual forms work to portray the universes that others have crafted -- and how we can employ that craft ourselves when creating our own visual worlds.”
ELLERY SHEA '25

 

only 18 credits to complete from a series of designated courses

  • 4 Credits: foundation course: Intro. to Media Studies (MF101). Required.
  • 6 Credits: Media and Culture cluster courses
  • 6 Credits: Applied Media cluster courses
  • 2 Credits: Media and Culture or Applied Media cluster course

AND   

The completion of an approved credit or non credit-bearing Structured Field Experience (i.e. internship or independent study) or an additional approved MFS 300-level course

 

DeclarE YOUR Media & Film Studies Minor NOW!

Students minoring in Media & Film Studies generally declare their intentions by the end of their sophomore year.  If you  wish to become a minor you should,

  • Consult your academic advisor of your major (note: you must declare a Major before declaring a Minor.)
  • Email the Media & Film Studies Program Director to discuss your own path to fulfill the minor. 
  • File a Declaration of Minor form with the Registrar’s Office and the MFS Program Director. 

As you proceed through the minor, you will work closely with your advisor and the Media and Film Studies Program Director to select courses that form a meaningful and coherent individual curriculum.