This concentration allows students deep engagement in a range of approaches within film studies, moving image history, theory, and practices -- from film/video production, digital imaging to the myriad ways in which time-based media can become an element of mixed media works and installation art in historical and contemporary contexts.
In addition the Cinematic Arts concentration provides students the opportunities, tools and resources needed to develop a career within the media industries, pursue graduate study in the field, or become a media artist.
Required:
- 13 courses
- Required one gateway: (Intro to Visual Culture or Intro to Film Studies)
- Required one theory: (Theories of Visual and Media Studies or Film Theory or Media Theory)
- Required: Cinematic Arts Capstone (spring semester of senior year)
- Required: four Cinematic Arts practice courses
- Required: two Cinematic Arts film studies courses
- Required: four VMS or CINE elective courses
- A maximum of two courses taken away from Duke will count toward the major (DUS prior approval required)
- Areas of study include film practice, film studies, screenwriting
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