The 电影研究 major prepares you to become a creative and informed writer, 观众, 电影的实践者, through a deeper understanding of film art, 历史, 美学, 批评, 和生产.
You will develop skills that are at the heart of a liberal arts education, 包括写作, 批判性思维, 以及解决问题的能力. The major provides an array of course offerings informed by a Christian perspective, with the aim of graduating students of competence and character who are prepared for professional careers, 先进的研究, 和服务. 主要目标包括:
电影素养: You will practice 评论家al media literacy within the contexts of American and international cinemas.
历史文化: You will understand the formation of the American film industry and the pivotal roles movies have played in shaping American and international cultures.
创造性实践: This major prepares a generation of film 评论家s, audiences, and professionals.
副修电影研究
The 电影研究 minor will prepare you to become a 评论家al and creative consumer, 评论家, 电影的实践者 by helping you develop a deeper understanding of film 历史, 美学, 批评, 以及基于技能的培训. You will also gain an understanding of the formation of the American film industry, and the pivotal roles that movies have played — and continue to play — in shaping American and world cultures.
就像那些追求专业的人一样, students who minor in 电影研究 will possess a range of skills that prepares them for success in many professions, especially ones that involve 批判性思维, 写作, 以及视觉素养. The minor complements any number of majors and is also solid preparation for graduate study.
Entering and completing a 电影研究 major or minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major or minor, or want to include an additional program, 你可以这样做, 如下所述.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) and minor(s) by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you identified a major in this department as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, 你已经进入专业了. 改变或增加大调或小调; 遵循以下说明.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0或更高， 遵循以下说明 to enter a major or minor in this department.
- Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- 为了在这个项目中取得进展， meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, 课程进展, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major or minor.
- You must complete the major or minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU 本科目录 for the year you enter the major or minor.