Checklist: Film and Media Studies Major
Students should use this checklist as a recommended framework for completing the requirements of the film and media studies major
1. By Spring Semester of Sophomore Year
A. Completed:
1. At least 16 semester-hours of coursework in the department; includes the following courses:
- TFMS 130: Introduction to Performance
- TFMS 171: Elements of Theatrical Design
- TFMS 200: Theater in History or ARTH 100: Introduction to Art History
- TFMS 220: Introduction to Film and Media Studies
B. Obtained an adviser in TFMS (unless a double major, and an adviser has been selected from another field of study)
C. Declared a film and media studies major in TFMS
2. By Spring Semester of Junior Year
A. Completed:
1. At least 20 semester-hours (or more) of course work in theater studies
2. Participation on at least one run crew for a major production
3. Participation on at least one major production
B. Optional: Submission of St. Mary's Project proposal, if planning to begin work in the coming fall semester
3. By Fall Semester of Senior Year
A. If planning to attend graduate school after graduation from St. Mary's:
1. Begin writing/submitting applications to graduate schools of choice (M.F.A. applicants should schedule auditions)
2. Register for GRE (Graduate Record Examination), if necessary
B. Optional: St. Mary's Project (TFMS 493/494) (must be completed by spring semester)
4. By Spring Semester of Senior Year
A. Completed:
1. Additional semester-hours to satisfy requirements for graduation as a TFMS theater studies major (16 semester-hours, or fewer), including:
- Completion of Production Lab (1 semester-hour; majors must complete a minimum of 4 semester-hours)
- Completion of a St. Mary's Project
2. Participation on at least one major production
B. Satisfied all requirements for graduation from St. Mary's
5. Fall Semester of Each Year
TFMS Open House (mandatory for declared TFMS majors)
6. Spring Semester of Each Year
TFMS Night (optional)
