Film Studies The film studies concentration offers knowledge of American and International film through a course of study combining historical, theoretical and technical approaches to the material. In addition, students take courses in film production at Pittsburgh Filmmakers where they have access to the most up to date techniques and equipment. In addition to the core requirements, students concentrating in film must meet the following distribution requirements: One course at Pittsburgh Filmmakers (3 credits) Three film courses (9 credits), at least one of which must be at the 400-level (and one of which may be a second course taken at Pittsburgh Filmmakers) One 400-level literature course (3 credits) One Senior Seminar (3 credits) Students completing an undergraduate in English with an emphasis in film will be able to meet the following learning outcomes: Identify and discuss a range of film texts, directors, and ideas and their relations to one another. Discuss historical, literary, political, cultural, and philosophical interests and issues that inform film study. Conduct scholarly research that entails responsibly and ethically locating and using resource materials for the purpose of building critical arguments. Critically read and discuss the scholarly work that has been produced in film studies. Think and write coherently and clearly about film. Articulate how film is connected to their own lives and to participation in a democratic and diverse society. English The English minor offers students who are majoring in other disciplines the opportunity to incorporate the study of English literature and/or writing into their degree. Students do not formally declare a concentration when completing a minor, but the objectives and outcomes associated with the minor are consistent with the objectives and outcomes of the major and concentrations, depending upon the area in which students choose to take courses. English minors are required to take at least 18 credits, including the following: ENGL 300W: Critical Issues in Literary Study One English core curriculum course the following (ENGL 217W: Survey of British Literature I; ENGL 218W: Survey of British Literature II ; ENGL 219W: Survey of American Literature I; or ENGL 220W: Survey of American Literature II) One 400 level literature course Three elective English courses at the 200 level or above Dual Majors: The English Department offers the following dual-major arrangements/ English & Communications
Film Studies The film studies concentration offers knowledge of American and International film through a course of study combining historical, theoretical and technical approaches to the material. In addition, students take courses in film production at Pittsburgh Filmmakers where they have access to the most up to date techniques and equipment. In addition to the core requirements, students concentrating in film must meet the following distribution requirements: One course at Pittsburgh Filmmakers (3 credits) Three film courses (9 credits), at least one of which must be at the 400-level (and one of which may be a second course taken at Pittsburgh Filmmakers) One 400-level literature course (3 credits) One Senior Seminar (3 credits) Students completing an undergraduate in English with an emphasis in film will be able to meet the following learning outcomes: Identify and discuss a range of film texts, directors, and ideas and their relations to one another. Discuss historical, literary, political, cultural, and philosophical interests and issues that inform film study. Conduct scholarly research that entails responsibly and ethically locating and using resource materials for the purpose of building critical arguments. Critically read and discuss the scholarly work that has been produced in film studies. Think and write coherently and clearly about film. Articulate how film is connected to their own lives and to participation in a democratic and diverse society. English The English minor offers students who are majoring in other disciplines the opportunity to incorporate the study of English literature and/or writing into their degree. Students do not formally declare a concentration when completing a minor, but the objectives and outcomes associated with the minor are consistent with the objectives and outcomes of the major and concentrations, depending upon the area in which students choose to take courses. English minors are required to take at least 18 credits, including the following: ENGL 300W: Critical Issues in Literary Study One English core curriculum course the following (ENGL 217W: Survey of British Literature I; ENGL 218W: Survey of British Literature II ; ENGL 219W: Survey of American Literature I; or ENGL 220W: Survey of American Literature II) One 400 level literature course Three elective English courses at the 200 level or above Dual Majors: The English Department offers the following dual-major arrangements/ English & Communications