Interdisciplinary Minor in Film
Film plays an increasingly important role in many disciplines. The Interdisciplinary Film Minor at Western Illinois University gives students the opportunity to explore multiple ways films can be viewed and the skills they need as they find themselves living in a world more and more defined by visual literacy.
The Interdisciplinary Film Minor combines aspects of critical and theoretical approaches to film with opportunities for production and performance experience. The Minor offers a broad range of courses including international cinemas, film theory and criticism, documentary, women in film and television, and production and acting techniques. Students will be taught by experienced faculty who are members of the Society for Media and Cinema Studies, have participated in national film festivals and conferences and have widely published in the field of film studies.
The Interdisciplinary Film Minor makes a valuable complement to a range of undergraduate majors. The Minor provides critical skills in visual literacy, and it prepares students for careers in film review, production, and performance, broadcasting, education, advertising, and graphic arts.
In addition to course work, Western Illinois University provides opportunities for students to participate in a number of film-related activities, including an International Film Series, the University Union Board’s Cinema Showcase, and a Summer Film Series, as well as numerous screenings, workshops, and lectures by guest speakers throughout the academic year.
The Interdisciplinary Film Minor has a total of 18 hours, 9 of which are required courses designed to give students a broad overview of film history and culture. The electives (9 hours) may be taken from several departments, according to students’ needs and interests.
The undergraduate catalog provides more detail, including a full list of courses offered by the department.
- Creative Writing Minor
- English (major and minor)
- Interdisciplinary Film Minor
- Journalism (major and minor)
- Professional Writing Minor
- Fall 2009 courses are available on STARS
