__University__ 2024-2025 Bulletin

Film Studies Minor

Requirements

To earn the interdisciplinary minor in film studies, a student must complete 28 adviser-approved film credits to include the following:

Courses

FILM 131Film Analysis

4

Eng 304Critical 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 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.