Film Studies and Production (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Film Studies and Production
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Communication
Academic Plan Code(s): FSPRMINOR
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 224 | Introduction to Film - AH, P2 | 3 |
| HUM 324 | Approaches to Film Interpretation | 3 |
| COMM 335 | Digital Media Production | 3 |
| or COMM 238 | Introduction to Film Production | |
| COMM 336 | Advanced Digital Media Production | 3 |
| or COMM 339 | Fiction Film Production | |
| Select two courses from the following: 2 | 6 | |
| China Through Film - AH, P2 | ||
| Paris in Literature and Film | ||
| Survey of Film and Culture | ||
| Studies in Film and Culture 1 | ||
| Special Topics in Film Study 1 | ||
| Black Film and Literature - AH, P1 | ||
| African Americans in American Media | ||
| Music Video Production | ||
| Documentary Production - CUE | ||
| Advanced Production Workshop | ||
| Politics through Film | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
No more than six (6) hours taken to fulfill this minor may also be applied to the student's major program.
A minimum of three (3) hours for the minor must be completed while enrolled at the University of Louisville.
- 1
May be taken twice with two different topics.
- 2
In addition to the listed electives, relevant special topics courses at or above the 300-level may be counted in the minor with the approval of the Director of Film Studies and Production.


