Film and Media Studies, Minor
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Film and Media Studies, Minor description
In the minor program in film and media studies, you engage in critical and creative study of film and media. You can choose from a variety of courses, including digital media analysis, film styles and genres, film and media franchises, video games and screenwriting.
ASU's Department of English has an extensive internship program, offering placements in publishing, media and marketing, government, nonprofits and film festivals. The department also boasts top online programs, rigorous undergraduate research opportunities, and options for cultural and community involvement.
Why earn a film and media studies minor at ASU?
You'll study in a supportive, professional environment with award-winning advisors who guide your academic journey, and take courses designed by faculty who are renowned experts in the field, bringing deep scholarship and current insights to your learning experience. The curriculum explores different elements of media and offers you the chance to study across media types and subjects. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest and most diverse college at ASU, connecting you to resources and opportunities across disciplines. In this minor, you'll analyze television, emerging media and film genres through historical, theoretical and analytical perspectives while learning how media functions as an industry. You study development, production and distribution processes across platforms, including social media, video games and digital media to gain a greater understanding of yourself and others.
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Related student clubs include the Association of Filmmakers at ASU, ASU Film Alliance, ASU Student Film Festival, Entertainment Business Association, Fade In: The Screenwriters' Club at ASU, Hollywood Invades Tempe and Tempe Underground. The Glendon and Kathryn Swarthout Awards in Writing are among the most generous university writing prizes in the U.S., and Tempe campus and online students in any minor are eligible to apply.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The film and media studies minor consists of 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements. |
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FMS 100 Introduction to Film and Media Studies
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FMS 200 Film and Media History
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FMS 300 Television Studies
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
FMS Elective
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in film (film and media studies); BA in film (film and media production); BA in film (filmmaking practices); BFA in film and media production
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this film and media studies minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in film and media studies can help graduates as they pursue careers in film, television and digital media.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Department of English
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RBHL 170
englishadvising@asu.edu
480-965-3168
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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