Film Studies Minor

This program has suspended new enrollment. Current UMD students who have questions about the program are encouraged to contact the college's academic advising office. (updated 10/22/25)

The film studies minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to film, exploring the medium through practical, historical, and social contexts. Required courses in the minor give students an understanding of the art of filmmaking, a history of film, and how film connects to society. Electives in the minor offer students the opportunity to focus on more specific aspects of film, ranging from film genres to photography to screenwriting.