Film Studies, M.A.

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Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Film Studies degree are held to the University’s Academic Policies and Procedures . In addition these specific degree standards apply:

Complete 36 credits at the 500 or 600 level.
Minimum grade “C+” or above required in all coursework.
Maintain 3.000 GPA in the degree.
Successfully complete the thesis project FS 697 , FS 698 .
Pass an oral defense of the thesis project.

The following courses make up the M.A. in Film Studies curriculum:

recommended two-year plan

second year (18 credits) - spring requirements (9 credits)

FS 698 - Film Studies Thesis Workshop II 3 credits
Elective 3 credits
Elective 3 credits

electives

at least one from each of the following

FS 542 - Seminar in Film Studies: Genre and Auteurs 3 credits
FS 543 - Advanced Topics World Cinema 3 credits
FS 544 - Advanced Topics in Film Studies 3 credits
Additional Dodge elective, FS or FTV, at the 500 level or above 3 credits

Film Studies, M.A.

recommended two-year plan

first year (18 credits) - fall requirements (9 credits)

first year (18 credits) - spring requirements (9 credits)

second year (18 credits) - fall requirements (9 credits

second year (18 credits) - spring requirements (9 credits)

electives

total credits 36