Film B.A./B.S.
Requirements
In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the major in film will plan a program with a faculty adviser that meets the following minimum requirements:
Courses
16 credits chosen from the following:
| FILM 384 | American Cinema and Culture I | 4 |
| FILM 385 | American Cinema and Culture II | 4 |
| FILM 484 | Anatomy of a Movie I: Product of the Studio Era | 4 |
| FILM 485 | Anatomy of a Movie II: The Independent Film | 4 |
| TA 474 | Dramatic Writing I | 4 |
| TA 475 | Dramatic Writing II | 4 |
Film Curriculum Electives
| | *16 elective credits chosen from the Film curriculum courses with at least 12 carrying numbers 300 or above | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 56
Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling major requirements. Additional courses may be required as prerequisites. All courses used to satisfy the major requirements must be graded C or above.
At least 16 credits of upper-division major courses must be taken in residence at Portland State University.
*Students may also seek program adviser approval to substitute elective coursework from other film courses in the university.
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Sciences in Film is designed to offer students the opportunity to major in a diverse film curriculum that prepares them for a variety of careers in visual expression and understanding. Students in the program will study all forms and genres of the moving image, ranging from the silent film era to present day cinema, television, and digital video production. The faculty are committed to providing strong emphasis on written, oral and visual expression and critical thinking, diverse and international perspective, and creative experiences.