Cinema and Media Studies, Minor

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.

Minor Requirements
Core Requirements
CIMS 1010World Film History to 19451
CIMS 1020World Film History 1945-Present1
CIMS 1030Television and New Media1
Electives
Select 1 course unit of Non-American Cinema1
Select 3 course units of Elective (Production & Craft of Cinema maximum 2 course units)3
Total Course Units7

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.