BA in Media and Film Studies

Minimum of 180 total quarter credits
Minimum of 60 upper-division credits
Minimum of 45 credits from Marylhurst
60 credits is required for major.

Core Requirements (21 crs.)

Introduction to Cultural Studies
Introduction to Media Studies
Introduction to Film
Literary and Critical Theory
One course in media production
One advanced seminar course
Senior Paper

Required Study (9 crs.)

A gender studies course
A global studies course
An American studies course

Tracks of Study I, II, III (18 crs.)

Students choose a focus area in film studies, media studies or media production.

Film Studies Track
History of Film
Film Theory
Additional courses in major film directors, film genre, or topics in film studies

Media Studies Track
Media and Globalization
Additional courses in social media, television studies, text:image, digital humanities, or topics in media studies.

Media Production Track
Choose courses in an area within the field of media production, such as photography, digital storytelling, digital humanities, or filmmaking (in cooperation with the Northwest Film Center).

Electives in the Major (12 crs.)

Choose from available elective courses.

Please see current Marylhurst University catalog for complete information.