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FILM STUDIES
Film Studies
www.barnard.edu/film/
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR – 12 COURSES
4 Introductory-level courses:
| FILM BC 3201x | Introduction to Film and Film Theory. A prerequisite for all further film classes, and open to first-year students. |
| FILM W 3100 | American Film History, 1930-60 |
| FILM W 3200 | Silent Screen |
| FILM W 3201 | International Film History, 1930-60 |
| or W 3202 | International Film History 1960-90 |
3 Intermediate-level courses:
| FILM R 4005 | The Film Medium: Script Analysis |
| FILM W 3050 | The Documentary Tradition |
| or W 4098 | Film Theory I |
| FILM W 4145 | Topics in World Cinema, or, with approval, appropriate substitutions from the list of elective courses below. |
3 Advanced-level courses:
| FILM BC 3119x, y | Screenwriting |
| or FILM W 3005 | Laboratory in Writing for Film |
| or FILM BC 3120 | Advanced Screenwriting |
| FILM BC 3200 | Production (substitutes for FILM W 3051: Laboratory in Nonfiction Filmmaking or W 3054: Laboratory in Fiction Filmmaking). |
| ENGL BC 3998y | Senior Seminar/Film |
| or FILM W 3840x | Senior Seminar in Film Studies |
2 Film Electives
For current Barnard electives, please consult the Barnard Film Studies website,
For Columbia electives, please consult the Columbia website.
Related Courses: at least 3 courses in other departments to be chosen in consultation with your adviser. There is no minor in film studies. There is no independent study in film studies, nor does Barnard give credit for internships.
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