Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies

The Film and Media Studies department at Dartmouth College offers a wide range of courses in the theory, history, and criticism of film and television as well as a number of courses in film and video production, digital media, and screenwriting. The major provides a common basis for all students in the theory, history, and criticism of film, television and new media, and at least one course with a production component. Beyond this, the major allows students to shape their own emphasis (for instance, history and criticism or screenwriting). Modified Major in Film and Media Studies: Students may modify Film and Media Studies with another related discipline with the permission of the Chair of Film and Media Studies and that of the chair of the related department. Film can be either the major or the minor part of a modified major. If Film is the minor part of the modified major, the only prerequisite is FILM 1: Introduction to Film. The requirements are four other film studies courses. If Film is the major part of the modified major the two prerequisite courses must be taken.