Requirements for the minor in Film and Media Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts enables students in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences to become broadly educated in the liberal arts, while satisfying the requirements for specialized areas of concentration. Specific courses required for completion of the FMA concentration are listed below.

Film and Media Arts (33 hours)

Required core courses: FMA 2001; FMA 3001; FMA 4001.

In addition to the nine hours of required core courses, 24 hours of electives must be completed, with at least two courses (6 hours) required from each of two subject areas: History, Theory/Practice. Only 12 hours of courses numbered below the 3000-level will count toward the degree.

Theory/Practice: FMA 3001; FMA 4001; ARTH 4480; CMST 2012; CMST 3107; CMST 4107; CMST 4312; ENGL 2009; ENGL 4009; MC 2700; MUS 4747; PHIL 3002; PHIL 4002; REL 3238

History: CHIN 2070; CLST 2070; CMST 3012; CMST 3013; ENGL 2231; ENGL 4231; FREN 4031; GERM 4046; HIST 4077; SPAN 4201

Note: This course listing is not exhaustive. Courses from participating departments that are relevant to FMA may be counted towards the concentration requirements with prior approval from the Program Director. For additional information, contact Dr. Jim Catano, Program Director, Film and Media Arts, 219A Allen Hall, 225-578-3140, or via email, fma@lsu.edu.

Students seeking the minor in Film and Media Arts must complete:

FMA 2001: Introduction to film and media arts

15 additional hours of electives chosen from regular electives and/or special course offerings--see current offerings list

At least 9 hours of electives must be at the 3000 level or higher

No more than 9 hours may be taken in a single department

Program for the Study of Film and Media Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
132 Hodges Hall · Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: 225-578-4252 · Fax: 225-578-6447 · E-mail: fma@lsu.edu