Film/TV Minor
The Film/TV minor within the Department of Communication, Film and Journalism offers students a foundation in visual storytelling, film and television studies and history, and production practice. Grounded in the study of communication, the program emphasizes how film and television function as powerful media for both reflecting and shaping culture, while placing an emphasis on hands-on production experience.
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate a critical awareness of important aspects of media-based communication.
Outcome 1.1: Students will critically analyze media-based works for how they create meaning.
Outcome 1.2: Students will critically analyze the relationship between media and society.
Goal 2: Students will apply disciplinary approaches to specific communicative situations.
Outcome 2.1: Students will create media projects using disciplinary approaches.
Outcome 2.2: Students will create work that expresses their creativity and voice.
Goal 3: Students will articulate an understanding of communication-related social issues, ethics, and inclusivity.
Outcome 3.1: Students will analyze the relation between media and social responsibility within assignments.
Outcome 3.2: Students will apply elements of social responsibility, ethics, and inclusivity in projects.