Media and Cinema Studies
Curriculum in Media and Cinema Studies
The Department of Media and Cinema Studies in the College of Media offers a B.S. Degree in Media and Cinema Studies with two concentrations, Media Studies and Cinema Studies. Students from outside the Department or College can earn an undergraduate Minor in Cinema Studies and a graduate Minor in Cinema Studies. College of Media students may not pursue the Minor in Cinema Studies.
Students in the media and cinema studies program develop an understanding of modern communications media and cinema from an interdisciplinary perspective. They explore the theory behind contemporary media and their origins, structures and implications for our society; and they address the history of media and cinema both in the United States and internationally. The development of all mediated forms is considered in light of more general concerns about technology, culture, society, and politics.
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Media and Cinema Studies
To graduate from the media and cinema studies curriculum, a student must meet all general University and College requirements for the degree and must complete the following courses:
Media Studies Concentration
| Hours | Required Courses |
|---|---|
| 4 | MACS 264–Economics of the Media |
| 3 | MACS 317–History of Communication |
| 3 | MACS 320–Popular Culture |
| 3 | MACS 351–Social Aspects of Media |
| 3-4 | MACS 410–Media Ethics or MACS 331–Media and Democracy |
| 6-7 | Sequence Elective Requirements: Two courses selected from the following Cinema Studies Core Requirements:
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| 12-22 | Three to eight courses from within the College of Media, including all MACS courses not listed or used above. |
| 36-44 | Overall Credits in the College of Media |
| 18 | Required Area of Study or Minor Outside the College. In addition to the 36-44 hours within the College described above, students must complete at least 18 hours in one or two approved areas outside of the College of Media such as African American studies, American Indian studies, anthropology, art history, Asian American studies, economics, gender and women’s studies, history, Latina/o studies, linguistics, literature, non-English languages, philosophy, political science psychology, regional area studies, communication, or sociology. A minimum of three courses or 9 hours is required in each area if two areas are used. A university-approved minor that requires at least 18 hours may substitute for this requirement. Courses may, if they qualify, also count against the requirement for advanced hours outside the College. |
Cinema Studies Concentration
| Hours | Required Courses |
|---|---|
| 3 | MACS 261 – Survey of World Cinema I |
| 3 | MACS 262 – Survey of World Cinema II |
| 3 | MACS 361 – Film Theory and Criticism |
| 3-4 | One course from Non-US Cinema: MACS 266, 419, 466, 470, 488, 489, 490, 492, 493 or 494; or ITA 270 or ANTH 266 |
| 3 | One course from Identity, Culture and Politics: MACS 211, 250, 275, 315, 356, 365, 375, 381, 385 or 432; or AAS 120 or ENGL 272 |
| 6-7 | Sequence Elective Requirements: Two courses selected from the following Cinema Studies Core Requirements:
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| 13-23 | Four to eight courses from within the College of Media, including all MACS courses not listed or used above. |
| 36-44 | Overall Credits in the College of Media |
| 18 | Required Area of Study or Minor Outside the College. In addition to the 36-44 hours within the College described above, students must complete at least 18 hours in one or two approved areas outside of the College of Media, such as African American studies, American Indian studies, anthropology, art history, Asian American studies, economics, gender and women’s studies, history, Latina/o studies, linguistics, literature, non-English languages, philosophy, political science psychology, regional area studies, communication, or sociology. A minimum of three courses or 9 hours is required in each area if two areas are used. A university-approved minor that requires at least 18 hours may substitute for this requirement. Courses may, if they qualify, also count against the requirement for advanced hours outside the College. |
Minor in Cinema Studies
The Minor in Cinema Studies provides undergraduate students with certain core courses in the discipline while also allowing them the freedom to explore the various approaches to the subject presented by different departments.
The Minor in Cinema Studies requires a minimum of 21 hours distributed over seven courses as follows. At least six hours of advanced (300 or 400) level courses must be included:
| Hours | Required Courses |
|---|---|
| 3 | MACS 261 – Survey of World Cinema I |
| 3 | MACS 262 – Survey of World Cinema II |
| 3-4 | One course from Non-US Cinema: MACS 266, 419, 466, 470, 488, 489, 490, 492, 493 or 494; or ITA 270 or ANTH 266 |
| 3 | One course from Identity, Culture and Politics: MACS 211, 250, 275, 315, 356, 365, 375, 381, 385 or 432; or AAS 120 or ENGL 272 |
| 3-4 | One course selected from: MACS 264, 317, 320, 331, 351 or 410 |
| 6-7 | Two additional courses on film offered by or cross-listed with MACS, other than those used to fulfill the requirements above. A list of approved courses is maintained by the department. |