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Film Studies Requirements
With 19 credit hours of coursework and connecting experiences, students may earn a BDP certificate in Film Studies. For a complete list of courses and requirements, download the Film Studies BDP curriculum sheet (PDF).
Foundation Courses [4 hours]
- Forum Seminar
- RTF 314: Development of the Motion Picture

Courses in a Strand [9-12 hours]
Choose from at least two:
- Film History
- Film Form and Style
- Film and Other Media
- National and Transnational Cinemas

Connecting Experiences [3-6 hours]
BDP advisors assist students in finding meaningful connecting research and/or internship experiences related to Film Studies.

Integration Essay
3-4 page essay written at the end of the BDP experience, drawing together the different pieces of the BDP.

BDP Certificate in Film Studies
Courses counting toward a BDP in Film Studies may also satisfy core, major, and elective requirements in a student’s degree plan. With planning, the BDP should not add time to students’ UT careers, but instead helps students choose the courses they already have to take in an integrated way.