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INTRODUCTION
The courses in the Film Studies programmes focus on the examination of some of the thousands of films made during the century of the medium's history. Although the history of cinema is brief compared to the other arts, the accomplishments are significant. Students in the programme come to understand the history of the medium as well as reach a greater critical awareness of both old and new cinema. Films are looked at in a very sophisticated, analytical way, in an effort to better understand the films and their relation to society. In some courses the emphasis is on examining film as one of the most important twentieth century arts, while in others, the emphasis is on exploring the social and political roles of film in the world. Still other courses combine both approaches. Our three screening rooms are equipped with 16mm and 35mm projection, and weekly screenings in our courses and seminars use these formats whenever possible.
MAJOR IN FILM STUDIES
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programme, Major in Film Studies, consists of 48 credits for the concentration, and an additional 42 elective credits to make up the 90 credits required for the degree. Full-time students normally complete 30 credits annually for three years.
Concentration Requirements
6 credits History of Film to 1959
6 credits Film Aesthetics
6 credits Studies in Film Directors
6 credits History of Film Since 1959
18 credits Film Studies electives
6 credits Cinema electives
Electives
6 credits The Visual and Performing Arts in Canada
6 credits selected from courses offered outside the Faculty of Fine Arts and outside the Department of Communication Studies
30 credits "free" electives (may include course offerings in other departments in the Faculty of Fine Arts, course offerings in other faculties, additional credits in cinema
Recommended First-Year Study Plan
6 credits Perspectives of Art History
6 credits Film Aesthetics
6 credits Choice of appropriate programme requirements in Art History and Film Studies, selected with the assistance of an advisor
6 credits The Visual and Performing Arts in Canada
6 credits Electives chosen from outside the Faculty of Fine Arts and outside the Department of Communication Studies
MAJOR IN ART HISTORY AND FILM STUDIES
This programme (see University Calendar for details) is structured to provide students with the opportunity to discern relationships and differences between the work of visual artists and filmmakers, along with the common and divergent concerns of the disciplines of Art History and Film Studies.
Recommended First-Year Study Plan
6 credits Perspectives of Art History
6 credits Film Aesthetics
6 credits choice of appropriate programme requirements in Art History and Film Studies, selected with the assistance of an advisor
6 credits The Visual and Performing Arts in Canada
6 credits electives chosen from outside the Faculty of Fine Arts and outside the Department of Communication Studies
MINOR IN FILM STUDIES
Although this Minor is primarily intended for students following degree programmes in faculties other than the Faculty of Fine Arts, it is also available to Fine Arts students, with the following exceptions: It cannot be combined with another Faculty of Fine Arts Minor to form a Double Minor programme, nor can it be combined with another Cinema programme. It may however, be combined with a Faculty of Fine Arts Major or Specialization programme, outside the School of Cinema. Students following this type of combined programme may be required to complete more than 90 credits in order to satisfy their degree requirements.
Requirements (24 credits)
12 credits chosen from: Introduction to Film Studies, History of Film to 1959, Film Aesthetics
12 credits Film studies electives
Admission Procedures
All applicants must leave a letter of intent and a copy of their latest transcript(s) to the School of Cinema Office, FB 319, between February 28, March 1 or 2, 2005 between 8:30 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 17:00 or on March 3, 2005 8:30 - 19:00.
SPECIALIZATION IN FILM STUDIES
Normally, applicants to the Specialization in Film Studies must first be admitted to the Major in Film Studies. At the point in their programme when they are completing both the "History of Film to 1959" and "Film Aesthetics" courses, students may apply to transfer to the Specialization. Acceptance to the Specialization in Film Studies is based on the student's performance in the University, especially on the critical and scholarly potential shown in the film studies courses.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programme, Specialization in Film Studies, consists of 66 credits for the concentration, and an additional 24 elective credits to make up the 90 credits required for the degree. Full-time students normally complete 30 credits annually for three years.
Concentration Requirements
6 credits History of Film to 1959
6 credits Film Aesthetics
6 credits Studies in Film Directors
6 credits History of Film Since 1959
6 credits Filmmaking I or cinema elective
6 credits English Canadian or Quebec film electives
21 credits Film Studies electives (excluding FMST 200)
6 credits Advanced level seminars in Film Studies
3 credits Film Studies Specialization Seminar
Electives
6 credits The Visual and Performing Arts in Canada
6 credits selected from courses offered outside the Faculty of Fine Arts and outside the Department of Communication Studies
12 credits "free" electives (may include course offerings in other departments in the Faculty of Fine Arts, course offerings in other faculties, additional credits in cinema).
Recommended First-Year Study Plan
6 credits History of Film to 1959
6 credits Film Aesthetics
3 credits English Canadian Film or Le cinema québécois
3 credits Cinema or “free” elective
6 credits The Visual and Performing Arts in Canada
6 credits electives chosen from outside the Faculty of Fine Arts and outside the Department of Communication Studies