ObjectivesStudents acquire specialized knowledge concerning theory, historiography, various national cinemas (including Canadian, American, British, French, Latin American), the main currents within film making since its beginnings (styles, artistic movements, political agendas) and the works of some of the world's most influential filmmakers. Along with this specialized knowledge, Film Studies addresses broader questions having to do with the analysis of culture, society, and industry. As such, Film Studies sees itself in agreement with the interdisciplinary ideals promoted by the School for Studies in Art and Culture.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film Studies
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
1. 4.0 credits in FILM 1000 [1.0], FILM 2000 [1.0], FILM 2608 [1.0], FILM 3505 [1.0];
2. 1.0 credit in FILM at the 3000-level;
3. 2.0 credits in FILM at the 4000-level;
4. 2.0 credits in FILM at the 2000-level or higher;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
5. 8.0 credits in electives not in FILM;
6. 3.0 credits in free electives.
FILM 1000 - Introduction to Film Studies
FILM 2000 - Introduction to Film Theory and Analysis
FILM 2101 - The Film Industry
FILM 2106 - The Documentary
FILM 2201 - National Cinema
FILM 2209 - The Canadian Cinema
FILM 2401 - The Film Maker
FILM 2601 - Film Genres
FILM 2608 - History of World Cinema
FILM 3105 - Questions of Documentary Practice
FILM 3205 - Studies in American Cinema
FILM 3209 - Topics in Canadian Cinema
FILM 3301 - Topics in Cinema and Gender
FILM 3303 - Film and Society
FILM 3402 - Film Music
FILM 3505 - Aspects of Film History and Theory
FILM 3701 - Topics in Animation, Video, and Experimental Film
FILM 3801 - Audiovisual Practice
FILM 3901 - Topics in Film Studies
FILM 4000 - Modes of Historical Research
FILM 4002 - Topics in Audio-Visual Culture
FILM 4201 - Selected Topics in National Cinemas
FILM 4209 - Selected Topics in Canadian Cinema
FILM 4401 - Selected Topics in Film Authorship
FILM 4501 - Selected Topics in Film Theory
FILM 4800 - Seminar in Film/Video Archival or Curatorial Practice