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Program Requirements

Film and Video Studies, Certificate


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Film and Video Studies
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Program Requirements

The certificate in film and video studies consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies. A maximum of six credit hours may be shared between the certificate and a major. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Students choose a focus in either film studies, or media and video studies. The film studies emphasis focuses on the impact of film and video. The media and video studies emphasis is concerned with the rendering of film and video.
Core Requirement -- 3 credit hours
Foundation Requirement -- 3 credit hours
Emphasis Tracks
Film Studies Emphasis - students will choose six credit hours from the Applied/Practical course list and three credit hours from the Theoretical, Conceptual and Historical course list.

Media and Video Studies Emphasis - students will choose nine credit hours from the Theoretical, Critical, Performance and/or Production course list.
Film Studies Emphasis: Applied/Practical Courses (choose two) -- 6 credit hours
Film Studies Emphasis: Theoretical, Conceptual and Historical Courses (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
Media and Video Studies Emphasis: Theoretical, Critical, Performance and/or Production Courses (choose three) -- 9 credit hours
Capstone -- 3 credit hours
The project should reflect the integration of coursework with creative initiative to generate a product that stands alone as a piece of original work.
*For the Film Studies Emphasis, the project will focus on an intellectual analysis of some dimension of film products, reception, institutions, economics, and so forth.
*For the Media and Video Studies Emphasis, the project may be intellectual or creative (performance or production) in nature. Projects will be examined and evaluated by at least one faculty member involved in the film and video studies certificate.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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