Program Overview

The Cinema Studies Certificate is a 15-credit hour interdisciplinary program open to all CSU students. The certificate program introduces students to film theory and analysis, explores the history of film-making, and provides the critical skills and tools necessary to understand and articulate the influence of cinema in a global context. The award of the certificate means that the holder has completed the required courses and at least nine hours of elective courses earning a "C” or better in each course.

Program of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses
Minimum grade of C is required
ENGL 2147	Introduction to Film	3
HIST 3126	History in Film	3
Electives
Minimum grade of C is required
Select nine hours of the following: 1		9
ARTH 3135	Documentary Photography and Film
ARTH 3136	The Art of Film
ENGL 3109	Introduction to Screenwriting
ENGL 3130	Film Genres and Themes
HIST 5577U	Selected Topics in Film and History
ITDS 1145	Comparative Arts (if the course is film related)
POLS 3256	Politics in Film
SPAN 4118	Cinema from Spain
Total Credit Hours		15

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Students may also apply any special topics course related to film not listed above if approved by the certificate coordinators.