Film Studies Minor

The Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies allows students to take film-related courses in a broad range of separate disciplines (Fine Arts, Communication, Performing Arts, English, Spanish, etc.) and can take courses such as screenwriting, Latin American Cinema, Video Production, Editing and Design, Acting, Analysis of Music in Film, Black Identity, Female Filmmakers, and many more.

Many Film Studies students gain real experience through internships and off campus program opportunities.

At OWU you’ll have the opportunity to work immediately in your favorite field by becoming a Film Studies Intern and collaborating with us in one of the program initiatives.

Our OWU graduates have been able to compete successfully for admission to prestigious film schools and graduate programs; for positions in film and video production, distribution and exhibition; and with jobs as editors, producers, actors and filmmakers.

Minor Requirements

The minor requires completion of 5.25 units. In addition to ENG 254, which is required of all Film Studies minors, students must take at least 2 units from Group A and at least 1 unit from Group B. During the spring semester of their senior year, students must complete the FLMS 400.1 Senior Portfolio (0.25cr).

Required Courses

ENG 254 Introduction to Film (1.00cr)
FLMS 400 1 Senior Portfolio (0.25cr)

For an updated list of courses available that fulfill each requirement, go to the film studies major web page (under Requirements).

Group A

Group A Courses with a primary focus on film (at least 2 units required for minor)

ENG 254 Introduction to Film
COMM 300 5 Video Production
COMM 300 14 - Documentary Film and Video
ENG 100 6 Narratives: Film and Television (.5 unit)
ENG 319 Screenwriting
WLC 301 Cinemas in French
SPAN 190 5 Through the Spanish Lens: Contemporary Spanish Society and Culture Through Cinema (Honors Tutorial)
SPAN 190 6 Through the Spanish Lens: Women Behind the Camera in Contemporary Spain (Honors Tutorial)
FLMS 490/491/495 - *Students may take a maximum of 2 film-focused Ind. Studies (490), Directed Readings (491) or Internships (495).
SPAN 310 ¡Luces, Cámara, Acción! The Hispanic World Through Film
MUS 351 Analysis of Music in Film
DANC 190 2 Dance Film: A Calculated Framing of Bodies (Honors Tutorial or Independent Study)
BWS 350 Black Identity

Group B

Group B Courses with a significant focus on film or skills relevant to film (at least 1 unit required for minor)

Group C

Group C Cognate Courses (maximum of 3 units)

ART 111 Survey of Art History II
ART 345 Modern Art
ART 347 Contemporary Art
ART 315 Book Arts I
COMM 200 2 - Introduction to Visual Communication
ENG 250 Introduction to Literary Study
ENG 180 Narratives (1): The Short Story
MUS 105 Appreciation of Music Literature
THEA 126 Introduction to Technical Theatre
THEA 220 - Movement
THEA 369 /ENG 318 Playwriting
THEA 380 Directing for the Stage
THEA 256 Elements of Design
DANC 315 Dance Composition/Choreography
THEA 115 Script Analysis for Performance

Topic Dependent Courses (Groups A, B, or C)

Topic-dependent courses when the topic focuses on film. May count as Group A, B, or C, depending on the focus. Counting these courses in the major requires approval from the Film Studies Program Director.