The film studies minor provides an overview of cultural and practical issues in film art. Five courses are required, each of which must be approved by the director of the minor: an introduction to film history and theory, a course that is a more specialized study of a particular film genre, a course in screenwriting or production, plus two additional director-approved courses. Film-related internships are often available in the Jackson area with the Mississippi Film Office and Crossroads Film Festival.
Five courses are required, all to be approved by the director of the concentration.
Students must take an introduction to film history and theory, normally those classes listed below. Choose one of the following courses.
Students must take a more specialized study of particular film genres, directors, or issues, which may be the following course.
ENGL 3540 Film Studies (C- or higher)
This course will consider the cultural and artistic significance of film. The content of the course will vary, potentially emphasizing such issues as the relationship between film and another genre, films of a particular period or style, or the history of film.
Students must take a course in screenwriting or production, which may be the courses listed below, which may be the following course.
Students must take two additional courses, as approved by the director.
Various Millsaps courses may be adapted to meet these requirements, all to be approved by a Director of the minor.