Film Studies Minor Program Overview
Given the growing pervasiveness and significance of cinematic arts in the new millennium, the film studies minor satisfies an increasing need to assist students in the development of critical skills useful for interpretation, analysis, and creation of narrative and non-narrative digital films, as called for in the Church documents Inter Mirifica and Communio et Progressio. The minor draws on courses offered by multiple departments and is designed to complement a broad range of degree programs.
The minor complements both liberal arts and professional programs. Courses focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for effective analysis and production of cinematic works in a variety of applied settings. The core consists of courses in three foundational subject areas: film history, theory and criticism, and digital production. Students then select three additional courses to match personal areas of interest.
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Alumni Profiles
Dan Fillimon ’18
Dan Fillimon ’18 Communication Arts Shortly after graduating from Franciscan University, Dan Fillimon landed his dream job—a full-time position with Fox Corporation in Manhattan. As a content curator for Fox,… read more
Elizabeth Feudo ’17
Communication Arts
Elizabeth Feudo serves as a design production specialist for the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at the Archdiocese of Boston. In addition to graphic design for print and social… read more
Matthew Tuszynski ’10
Theology & Communication Arts
When the time came for San Diego native Matthew Tuszynski ’10 to declare his undergraduate major, he first thought about what he loved doing.“I said, well, I love doing video… read more
Emily Fogarty ’09
Communication Arts
In the world of multimedia, change is the only constant. That’s why Emily Fogarty sees the genius in Dr. Eugene Gan’s approach to teaching media technology at Franciscan University. “He… read more
Kristi McDonald ’09
Journalism
As a communication arts major concentrating in journalism at Franciscan University, KristiMcDonald had the chance to prepare for her career with hands-on opportunities that cemented her passion for the written… read more
Mariann Hughes ’07
Journalism
Journalism — and the Catholic ethos at Franciscan University — prepared Mariann Hughes ’07 for her work as associate director for Advocacy and Outreach for the Maryland Catholic Conference. As… read more
Hands-On Opportunities
The Troubadour
Written and edited by students, The Troubadour gives journalism students an opportunity to hone their writing and investigative skills.
Franciscan Presents
An hour-long program produced here on campus during the academic semesters and broadcast monthly the Eternal Word Television Network.
88.3 WFRScc Radio
Our on-campus radio station, also available via Internet streaming, gives students the experience of engineering a live on-air radio program.
Austrian Semester
Grow, develop, and be formed into a more mature student by spending a semester in Franciscan’s Austrian program. You’ll expand your major in unbelievable ways by traveling to places such as Rome and the holy sites of Christendom, and through courses taught at a 14th-century monastery that also serves as your home.
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