Minor in Film Studies

Film is a big part of American culture, reflecting how people interact, communicate, think and define themselves and the communities in which they live. But what exactly is film studies It's not about actually making movies or using a camera. Film studies is about learning how films work and learning how to "read" a movie. Picking up a film studies minor gives you a deeper understanding of film and helps you get more marketable communication skills.Film studies focuses giving students a critical eye for media, building your media literacy skills in the process. Through critique and appreciation of film, you can learn to analyze film and the community you live in.A film studies minor is really beneficial for communication studies and philosophy majors, but any major can take away key skills from the available film studies courses.