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What
What is a film studies certificate?
A certificate is a specialized, compressed program that awards the student a physical certificate as well as a note of completion on their transcripts. It is not a major or a minor, but a smaller, more focused area of study that translates well into professional development and continuing education. The film studies certificate at FIU has a comprehensive focus on various aspects of film such as its history, different genres, auteurs, the elements of film, etc. The film studies program allows students to choose 12 credits, facilitating a tailored experience for those seeking the certificate. The courses offered are not limited to English or Film classes only, but can be found in various otherhumanities departments.
What are these internships I keep hearing about?
Many students choose to fill out their education with internships either within the program or with local businesses and film-related non-profit organizations.
Who
Who can register?
Any student who is registered in a course of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree in any field is welcome to enroll in the film studies program!
The film certificate is used as an interdisciplinary study. Film as a medium of communication has contributed and transmitted culture and language and can be used to both depict human experience and influence human behavior. As a result of the many ways in which film as an art form can be viewed, a film certificate can enhance interdisciplinary connections among Modern Languages, English, Sociology, Anthropology, Architecture, Visual Arts, Journalism, Broadcast Media, History, Area Studies and other departments.
How
How do I fulfill the requirements?
This program will require 18 credit-hours (6 courses) including a 6 credit core and 12 credits of electives:
Core Courses
FIL 3006 Introduction to Film Studies
ENG 4121 History of Film
Electives
4 film-related courses, no more than two of which can be taken within any particular department. (E.g., only two of these electives, not counting core courses, can be ENG courses.)
All courses must be at the 3000 level or above. Students can consult with the adviser of the certificate program for details, including current or other course offerings.
In general, classes where at least half the instruction is directly related to film or to the art and technology of the moving image (e.g. 2D animation) can count toward the certificate. If you have taken or are considering a class that you believe might count, feel free to contact the director.
How do I register?
Contact your academic advisor or the advisor for the film studies certificate, Dr. Michael Grafals, to submit the application via MyFIU/Panthersoft.
How do I graduate with the certificate?/What do I need to do to graduate?
The film certificate is not meant to be a standalone certificate, rather it acts as a complement to a bachelor’s degree. Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in order to receive a certificate.
Where
I want to get the certificate fully online. Is that possible?
Yes! The certificate is available fully online. This also means that students who are not fully online can choose to make the certificate seeking experience a hybrid one (choosing a mix of on-campus and FIU online classes). The options are very flexible.
Where is the film studies office?
The film studies program office, aka Dr. Grafals’s office, is DM 466C. If you wish to set up an appointment or want more information, feel free to email Dr. Grafals.