2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies (120 Hours)

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
 
MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4
Or
MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4
 
XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4
XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3
GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3
GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3
GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3
GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Film Studies Core (42 hours)

Required

COMM109Beginning Media Performance

3
COMM110Survey of Mass Communication

3
COMM205Public Relations I: An Intro to Public Relations

3
COMM210Digital Media Production I

3
COMM218

3
COMM308Mass Media Criticism

3
COMM319Film History

3
COMM339Advanced Digital Media Production II

3
COMM349Screenwriting

3
COMM387Documentary Filmmaking

3
COMM388Fiction Filmmaking

3
COMM399Professional Internship

3
COMM400Capstone Portfolio and Production Planning

3
COMM401Capstone: BFA Editing and Promotion

3

Film Studies Electives (6 hours)

Choose 6 hours from the following:

COMM209Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM285Podcasting, Audio and Radio Production

3
COMM290Live Stream Video and TV Production

3
COMM302Persuasion

3
COMM314Public Relations II: Campaign Writing & Management

3
COMM323Film Activities

1
COMM339Advanced Digital Media Production II

3
COMM317PR Performance and Production

3
COMM330Intercultural Communication

3
COMM360AI Copywriting and Digital Communication

3
COMM342PR Case Studies and Organizational Theory

3

COMM323: 1 credit hour may be taken up to 3x.

Film Studies Cognates (12 hours)

Choose 12 hours from the following:

ENGL203Creative Writing

3
ART102Digital Foundations

3
ART222Photo 1: Digital Cameras, Field Trips, Creative Editing, & Photo Sharing

3
ART329Video Art

3
ART219Typography

3
ART228Introduction to Graphic Design

3
ENGL210Introduction to American Literature

3
ENGL250Special Topics in Literature

3
ENGL303Advanced Writing

2
ENGL299Experimental Course

3
MUS106Music in Film

3
MUS113Popular Music in America

3
MUS114History of Rock & Roll

3
MUS151Music Production I

3
MUS351Music Production II

3
JRNL238Introduction to Journalism

3
JRNL415Focus on Journalism:

3
MLCS370Hispanic Film

3
MLCJ215Japanese Film

3
RELG212Jesus in Mass Production

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.