
Visual Cultures Studies: Film Studies
Visual & Performing Arts, BA- Program Delivery
- On Campus, Online, Hybrid
- Total Credits
- 120 Credits
About the Program
The BA in Film Studies gives students a robust background in film history, theory, and analysis, preparing students for graduate-level work in film and media studies or for filmmaking careers. Integrating interdisciplinary perspectives into the coursework, the department focuses on the study of the moving image as a multicultural and transnational artistic discipline.
Focus of Study
Students in the BA program complete core work in film theory and practice, including analysis of national schools, directors, and genres, and can tailor their program to their own interests through electives. Students also complete interdisciplinary work from across the programs in Visual & Performing Arts to augment their studies.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Visual and Performing Arts - Film Studies Option requires the following:
- A minimum of 39 credit hours of FILM coursework and an additional 15 hours of VAPA coursework
- At least 36 of those hours must be upper-division coursework (numbered 3000 or higher)
- A grade of C or better in all courses applied to the major
For details on degree requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Program Coursework
Department Core | 9 Credit Hours |
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Film Studies Core | 12 Credit Hours | Complete all of the following courses:
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Practical Requirement | 3 Credit Hours | Complete one of the following courses:
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National Cinema Requirement | 6 Credit Hours | Complete six hours from the following list:
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Director/Thematic Genre Requirement | 3 Credit Hours | Complete one of the following courses:
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Upper-division FILM Electives | 15 Credit Hours |
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Cross-disciplinary Electives | 6 Credit Hours |
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For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Admission Details
To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.
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