https://communication.northwestern.edu/academics/radio-television-film/undergraduate-programs/minor-film-media-studies.html

The Film and Media Studies Program brings together faculty and students from across the University who are interested in thinking about film and media within a broad intellectual framework. Students in this interdisciplinary program acquire critical tools for analyzing traditional and new media, as well as knowledge of some crucial historical and interpretive problems raised by the study of media within the context of the humanities and social sciences. Students who minor in film and media studies are encouraged to participate in the rich and varied media offerings of the University, including film series and individual film screenings, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and presentations by invited speakers. Students must formally apply to minor in film and media studies in the School of Communication’s Department of Radio/Television/Film.

The minor is open to all Northwestern undergraduates except Radio/Television/Film majors.

Minor Requirements (6 units)

All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.

 A maximum of the equivalent of 2 non-Northwestern academic units can count towards an SoC minor.

• RTVF 220-0 Analyzing Media Texts
• 5 additional units of credit with a primary emphasis on film and/or media studies, chosen from the following and including at least 3 at the 300 level.

The following are topics courses and may only count with advisor approval when the primary emphasis of the course is film or media studies.

Other courses also may be counted toward the minor with the approval of a film and media studies advisor.