Department of
Theater, Film, and Media Studies

Requirements for the Minors

In addition to the majors in theater studies and in film and media studies, TFMS offers minors in the following three areas: theater studies, film and media studies, and dance/movement. TFMS majors may minor in any of these areas as long as the minor is not in the same focus area as their major.

To complete a minor in theater studies, in film and media studies, or in dance/movement, students must satisfy the following requirements:

1. General College requirements
2. All requirements in a major field of study
3. At least 20 credit hours of course work in theater studies, in film and media studies, or in dance/movement with a grade of C- or above

Minor in Theater Studies

Students choosing to minor in theater studies are responsible for designing a cohesive area of study in consultation with a member of the department faculty. The minor in theater studies is 20 credit-hours. Each course is four credit-hours, unless otherwise noted. Students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. TFMS 130: Idea into Performance
2. TFMS 200: Theater in History or TFMS 300: Modern Theater
3. An additional 12 credit hours chosen from course offerings in the theater studies focus area, including any approved topics or experimental courses that are cross-listed in TFMS. Four credit hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students may include TFMS 290/490: Practicum (1-2 credit hours).

View requirements of the theater studies major. For more information about the theater studies curriculum and about course offerings in TFMS, including course descriptions, visit the College Catalog.

Minor in Film and Media Studies

Students choosing to minor in film and media studies are responsible for designing a cohesive area of study in consultation with a member of the department faculty. The minor in film and media studies is 20 credit-hours. Each course is four credit-hours, unless otherwise indicated. Students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. TFMS 220: Introduction to Film and Media Studies or TFMS 221: Film and Media Production Modes
2. TFMS 320: Film History or TFMS 326: World Cinema
3. An additional 12 credit hours chosen from course offerings in the film and media studies focus area, including any approved topics or experimental courses that are cross-listed in TFMS. Four credit hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students may include TFMS 290/490: Practicum (1-2 credit hours).

View requirements of the film and media studies major. For more information about the film and media studies curriculum and about course offerings in TFMS, including course descriptions, visit the College Catalog.

Minor in Dance/Movement

Students choosing to minor in dance/movement are responsible for designing a cohesive area of study in consultation with a member of the department faculty. The minor in dance/movement is 20 credit hours. Each course is four credit hours, unless otherwise indicated. Students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Two courses chosen from the following:
   
   • TFMS 250: Movement I
   • TFMS 255: Modern Dance I
   • TFMS 258: Dance in History
2. An additional 12 credit hours chosen from course offerings in dance/movement, including any approved topics or experimental courses that are cross-listed in TFMS. Four credit hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students may include TFMS 290/490: Practicum (1-2 credit hours)

Visit the College Catalog (html) for a complete description of the TFMS major, minors, and department course offerings.

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