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Applying
Film Studies is a much sought-after major, and our limited resources require us to place restrictions on admission. Students who are considering a Film Studies major should consult with the department chair as soon as possible in order to receive advising regarding the major.
To be accepted into the Film Studies major, students are required to have completed two prerequisites, Film 304: History of World Cinema to the
1960s and Film 310:
Introduction to Film Analysis, with a grade of B+ or better in both. Film 304 is
generally offered in the spring semester each year; Film 310 is generally offered every
fall. These courses introduce students to the film history canon and provide them with a foundation in narrative and stylistic analysis. In addition, students applying for the major must have an overall grade average of B (85.0) or better at Wesleyan, and must complete a written application at the end of January their sophomore year. Students applying for the major who have met these requirements are automatically accepted into the major.
We encourage students who are interested in the Film Studies major to complete Film 304 and Film 310 by the fall of their sophomore year, in order to facilitate application to the major. Those applicants who take Film 304 in the spring semester of their sophomore year will have to declare another major before they can be considered for admission to Film Studies, as their admission requires the completion of Film 310 with a B+ or better.
Students applying for the major who have not received a B+ or better in either Film 304 or Film 310 are eligible to have their admission cases arbitrated. If they are still interested in the major, they can submit materials for review and discussion by the Film Studies faculty, who may grant admission to the major if space is available. In general, less than 30 percent of arbitration cases are admitted to the major. If students considering the major believe they may be an arbitration case, they should consult with the chair or departmental advisors.
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