Film and Video Studies May be elected as an interdepartmental concentration program Prerequisite to Concentration: FILMVID 230 or 236. Concentration Program. 36 credits minimum. A grade of C- or better must be achieved in any course taken to satisfy the concentration requirements. Core Required Courses (21 credits). General concentration requirements: FILMVID 350 The History of American Film FILMVID 360 The History of World Film FILMVID 370 Television History FILMVID 414 Film Theory and Criticism Production component requirements: FILMVID 200 Introduction to Film, Video and Television Production Two of the following, upon completion of FILMVID 200: FILMVID 300 Filmmaking I FILMVID 301 Video Art I FILMVID 302 Television Studio I FILMVID 310 Screenwriting FILMVID 311 Writing for Television Required Electives (15 credits). Students are required to take a total of 15 credits of electives with no more than one class in production and at least one course in a national or regional cinema (FILMVID 440, 441, 442) exclusive of the U.S. or in a 300- or 400-level television studies course. Select electives from the following: FILMVID 330, 331, 340, 361, 365, 366, 380, 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 410, 417, 420, 422, 423, 427, 440, 441, 442, 450, 451, 455, 460, 461, 470. With the exception of ENGLISH 330 and 331, other film, video, or television-centered courses taught outside the Program will be considered for elective credit on a case-by-case basis. Students should consult with their concentration advisor before taking a course which they wish to use to meet this requirement. Advising. Students who may be interested in a concentration in Film and Video Studies are encouraged to consult with a Program advisor. Appointments are scheduled at 2512 Frieze Building, (734) 764-0147. Honors Concentration. The Honors concentration in the Program in Film and Video Studies offers qualified Film and Video Studies concentrators a special opportunity. Upper-level students with strong academic records and a demonstrated ability to carry out the independent work required to complete an Honors thesis, screenplay, film, video or digital production are encouraged to apply. The Film and Video Studies Honors concentration is not restricted to students who have been in the College Honors Program in their freshman and sophomore years. Upon successful completion of the Honors concentration, students may graduate with Honors, High Honors, or Highest Honors in Film and Video Studies, depending on the evaluation of their thesis, screenplay, or project. These Honors designations appear on their diploma along with any College Honors designations they earn from their overall grade point. Students accepted into the Honors concentration also become members of the Honors Program of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. As members of the LS&A Honors Program, they gain access to a variety of special services such as possible financial support for their Honors work. In addition, students may also apply for competitive scholarships administered by the Program in Film and Video Studies to help with costs associated with Honors projects. Admission. To be considered for the Honors concentration, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Film and Video Studies concentration. Students must also identify a Film and Video Studies faculty sponsor and file an application for admission to the Honors concentration no later than three terms prior to the intended graduation date. For further information, contact the Film and Video Studies Program at (734) 764-0147. University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | LS&A Bulletin Index This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2002 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA +1 734 764-1817 Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose.