Requirements
To earn the interdisciplinary minor in film studies, a student must complete 28 adviser-approved film credits to include the following:
Courses
| FILM 131 | Film Analysis | 4 |
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| FILM 135 | Classic Movies | 4 |
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| Eng 304 | Critical Theory of Cinema | 4 |
| | 20 elective credits from the Film curriculum with at least 12 carrying numbers 300 or above | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 28
Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department minor requirements. All courses for the minor must receive a grade of C or above.
At least 16 credits of film studies courses must be taken in residence at Portland State University. Credits will be applicable to the student’s major when appropriate.
*Students may elect to pursue the film studies minor in the School of Theater + Film, English Department or Communications Department, and should consult the School/Department’s film advisor for a complete list of courses that would apply to the minor from offerings in each School/Department.