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The minor consists of a total of 18 credits, with a minimum of nine credits at the 300 level or higher. Students consult with their adviser for course selection and current offerings. Two courses must be transfer credits to successfully complete the minor.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credits from the following: | 18 | |
| History of the Motion Picture I | ||
| History of the Motion Picture II | ||
| History of Animated Film | ||
| Studies in Film | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| History of Hollywood Cinema | ||
| Applied Theory of Film and Design | ||
| Film and Design Studio I | ||
| Costume Design for Film | ||
| Film and Design Studio II | ||
| Contemporary Practice: Portrait and Self-Portrait | ||
| Docu-Lab Film and Design | ||
| Film and Design Co-op Lab | ||
| Reading Film | ||
| Studio Topics in Design | ||
| Topics in Interior Design | ||
| Topics in Interior Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Reading Technology, Media and Culture | ||
| Independent Study in Painting and Printmaking | ||
| Moving Pixels | ||
| Digital Imaging I | ||
| Introduction to World Cinema | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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