Cinema and Media Studies, BA
The Penn Cinema and Media Studies major and minor are traditional humanities programs involving the critical study of film and media history, theory, and aesthetics. Reflecting the hybrid nature of the field of Cinema and Media Studies, our faculty members are housed in departments across SAS and the university, and we cross-list courses with various departments and schools, including Africana Studies, Anthropology, Communications, East Asian Language and Civilizations, English, Fine Arts, German, History, History of Art, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages and Literatures, and Women’s Studies. This truly interdisciplinary program will introduce students to the wide range of methodologies used to study film and media, and this intersection with other disciplines makes Cinema and Media Studies an ideal component of a double major.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 33. Double majors may entail more course units.
For more information: http://cinemastudies.sas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/major
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| CIMS 1010 | World Film History to 1945 | 1 |
| CIMS 1020 | World Film History 1945-Present | 1 |
| CIMS 1030 | Television and New Media | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 10 course units of Electives | 10 | |
Minimum 3 course units of Non-American Cinema | ||
Maximum 3 course units of Production & Craft of Cinema | ||
| Total Course Units | 33 | |
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You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.
Honors
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIMS 4998 | Cinema Studies Honor Thesis | 0.5 |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.