The Department of Television, Cinema and Media Arts offers a minor degree for the students of other departments. The minor provides an introduction to technical aspects of TV and film production, beginning skills in graphic design, scriptwriting, essential skills for film direction and basics in cinematic history.

Students may apply for the minor degree in Television, Cinema and Media Arts after completing the first year of study. Students must maintain GPA 2.7 and higher.

To earn the minor degree in Television, Cinema and Media Arts, students must complete a total of 42 credits from TV, Cinema and Media Arts.

Required Courses for the Minor (30 credits):

• Intro to TV and Cinema Techniques
• Graphic Design and Animation
• Scriptwriting
• Film Directing Skills I or Documentary Filmmaking
• History of Cinema

Elective Courses for the Minor (12 credits):

• Choose one elective TV, Cinema and Media Arts courses at the 100 or 200 level (6)

• Choose one elective TV, Cinema and Media Arts courses at the 300 or 400 level (6)

Total:  Required Courses (30 credits) + Minor Electives (12 credits) = 42 credits