Film Studies

Arts and Humanities

Film Studies

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Academic Plan
AT_0084
Cognate
Arts and Humanities
Responsible Academic Unit

Contact Info
- Name: Luis Herrera
- Email: lherrera@miami.edu
- Phone: 305-284-2474
- Location: 2035 Wolfson Building
Recommended for
All undergraduate students.
Required Courses
Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
Number of Groups: 2

Cognate Categories

Description

This cognate examines film from various historical, theoretical, cultural, and aesthetic perspectives. Students will gain advanced knowledge in international cinema history, directors, genres, forms, and traditions. Students gain a comprehension of the role of social contexts, develop tools in close analysis of individual films, and hone writing skills.

Option Groups

Students must complete exactly 2 of the following option groups:

Cinema History

Complete exactly 1 course from the following:


Course	Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
CCA 103	Survey of Motion Pictures	3/3	Fall, Spring, & Summer
CCA 206	History of International Cinema	3/3	Fall & Spring

Cinema

Complete exactly 2 courses from the following:


Course	Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
CCA 401	Nonfiction Film and Digital Media Pre-Requisite: Junior Standing or Higher	3/3	Fall
CCA 403	Film Directors Pre-Requisite: Junior Standing or Higher	3/3	Spring
CCA 404	Aspects of Contemporary Cinema Prerequisite: CCA 206 Or Junior Standing Or Higher	3/3	Spring
CCA 406	Genres Pre-Requisite: CCA 206 or Junior Standing or Higher	3/3	Fall
CCA 407	National Cinemas Pre-Requisite: Junior Standing or Higher	3/3	Fall
CCA 408	Women, Media, and Popular Culture Pre-Requisite: Junior Standing or Higher	3/3	Spring

*Indicates an inactive course

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