Film Certificate
The Film Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary graduation certificate that can be completed by students in any major. It involves coursework in English and a variety of other departments on campus..
The Film Studies Certificate requires 36 credits distributed as follows: 12 credits in Group 1 and 24 upper division credits from Groups 2, 3 and 4. Students must earn a grade of mid-C or better in all required courses, including Independent Studies.
Group 1: Introduction to Film Studies. 12 credits in the following courses:
- English 260 Media Aesthetics
- English 265 History of the Motion Picture I
- English 266 History of the Motion Picture II
The remaining courses must be drawn from the following categories:
Group 2: Aesthetics, Theory and Methods of Film Studies. At least one course taught by English, Music Journalism and Communication and other schools and departments on media production and industries, film history, music, genres and other topics emphasizing the aesthetic aspects of film.
Group 3: Film and Society. At least two courses taught by foreign language departments, English, the social sciences, Journalism and Communication and other departments and schools on national cinemas (the cinemas of China, France, Germany, Russia and other nations) and other topics emphasizing the social aspects of film.
Group 4: Electives. At least three electives in consultation with an adviser in the Film Studies area. These courses can be in a related field, such as Theatre Arts, or another film course.
Up to four credits of Independent Study can be applied to satisfy any one of the group requirements except Group 1.
An Application form is available in the English Department office. The completed application form must be submitted to the English Department at least two terms prior to graduation. Direct inquiries to the English Department office, 118 PLC, 346-3911
A copy of the application can be found at http://www.uoregon.edu/~engl/pdf/fsapplication.pdf
A list of courses offered which may be used to satisfy Film Studies Certificates can be found at http://www.uoregon.edu/~engl/pdf/FilmStudies2007-08.pdf
Overseas Programs in Film Studies
UO film studies students have the opportunity to study abroad at Universities in the United Kingdom and Denmark with strong programs in Film and Cultural Studies. For more information on these programs please contact the UO Study Abroad office or visit the following websites:
- UO Study Abroad Office: http://studyabroad.uoregon.edu
- New Culture and Media Studies program at Aalborg University (Denmark): http://www.sprog.aau.dk/cms/
- The UEA School of English and American Studies: http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/hum/ftv