Film Studies

FILM STUDIES IN CREA

For a course of study specializing in film studies, a student could pursue the following curriculum within the Creative Arts Major.  A double major or a minor in Literature or History is an excellent idea. 

REQUIRED COURSES
CREA 111 Proseminar in Creative Arts
CREA 490 Seminar in Creative Arts

Two of the following:

CREA 231: Art to the 15^th Century
CREA 232: Art from the 15^th Century
CREA 241: Music to the 17^th Century

CREA 251: World Theater History

FILM STUDIES ELECTIVES

24 credits from the following (a minimum of 15 credits must be at the 300 level or above)
CREA 112: Basic Design I
CREA 117: Communications Law and Ethics for Broadcast Journalists
CREA 165: Music Theory I Elementary Harmony
CREA 180: Experimental Video
CREA 204: Digital Photography
CREA 221: Acting for the Camera
CREA 254: Opera I
CREA 255: American Art
CREA 275: Film Theory and Criticism
CREA 280: Documentary Filmmaking
CREA 309: New Art Forms
CREA 325: Graphics
CREA 329: Modern Art
CREA 345: Scenery Design
CREA 347: Lighting and Sound Design
CREA 348: Costume and Makeup Design
CREA 349: Directing
CREA 355: Creative Process in Contemporary Music
CREA 357: Music Ritual and Creative Arts in Non-Western Cultures
CREA 363: Image and Society
CREA 430: Multimedia and Interactive Design/Producing
CREA 435: Television Production Workshop
CREA 453: Technology Practicum
CREA 480: Internship in Creative Arts
CREA 497: Independent Study in Creative Arts

Strongly recommended:
ATDV 105: Topics in Film
Student's choice of Literature, History, Philosophy classes