Film Studies and Production (Minor)
This minor combines critical film studies with hands-on production. Courses cover film history, interpretation and global cinema alongside technical training in digital, fiction, music video and documentary production. With flexible electives, students can tailor their path to interests like culture, politics or advanced production. Graduates gain creative, technical and analytical skills valued in film, TV, media, marketing and communications careers.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Film Studies and Production
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Communication
Academic Plan Code(s): FSPRMINOR
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 224 | Introduction to Film - AH, P2 | 3 |
| HUM 324 | Approaches to Film Interpretation | 3 |
| COMM 335 | Digital Media Production | 3 |
| or COMM 238 | Introduction to Film Production | |
| COMM 336 | Advanced Digital Media Production | 3 |
| or COMM 339 | Fiction Film Production | |
| Select two courses from the following: 2 | 6 | |
CHST 335 | China Through Film - AH, P2 | |
FREN 329 | Paris in Literature and Film | |
HUM 325 | Survey of Film and Culture | |
HUM 326 | Studies in Film and Culture 1 | |
HUM 524 | Special Topics in Film Study 1 | |
PAS 341 | Black Film and Literature - AH, P1 | |
COMM 326/PAS 312 | African Americans in American Media | |
COMM 341 | Music Video Production | |
COMM 429 | Documentary Production - CUE | |
COMM 439 | Advanced Production Workshop | |
POLS 552 | Politics through Film | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
No more than six (6) hours taken to fulfill this minor may also be applied to the student's major program.
A minimum of three (3) hours for the minor must be completed while enrolled at the University of Louisville.
- 1
May be taken twice with two different topics.
- 2
In addition to the listed electives, relevant special topics courses at or above the 300-level may be counted in the minor with the approval of the Director of Film Studies and Production.