List of all Courses in Film and Television Studies

FTS 007 - Development of Motion Pictures I: Origin-1930
Introduction to basic film history, theory, and analytical skills. An historical overview of international cinema from its origins until 1930. Credits: 3.

FTS 008 – Development of Motion Picturs II: 1930-1960
Introduction to basic film history, theory, and analytical skills. An historical overview of international cinema from the onset of sound to 1960. Credits: 3.

FTS 009 - History of Television
Introduction to basic television history, theory and analysis. An historical overview of television from its invention to the present. Credits: 3.

FTS 095 - Introductory Special Topics in Film/TV
See schedule of courses for specific titles. Credits: 3.

FTS 096 - Introductory Special Topics in Film/TV
See schedule of courses for specific titles. Credits: 3.

FTS 121 - Film/Television Theory
Intensive study of developments in film and/or television theory, such as realism, formalism, psychoanalysis, critical race theory, and feminism. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9. Credits: 3.

FTS 122 - Film/TV Genre and Auteur
An investigation into the theoretical and historical circumstances surrounding the production of film and/or television genres, or the work of a particular auteur. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9. Credits: 3.

FTS 123 - Global Studies in Film/TV
Investigations of nation and identity in film and/or television approached in their specific cultural, historical, and theoretical terms. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9. Credits: 3.

FTS 131 - Advanced Film/TV Theory
Advanced study of an area of film and/or television theory, such as psychoanalysis, feminism, historicism, or formalism. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 121. Credits: 3.

FTS 132 - Studies in Advance Film/TV History
Intensive focus on various historical movements within film and/or television. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 121. Credits: 3.

FTS 133 - Studies in Documentary/Avant-garde Cinema
Explorations into various issues, ideas, and movements within documentary and avant-garde cinema. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9. Credits: 3.

FTS 134 - Contemporary Topics in Film/TV
Explorations into various issues, ideas, and movements within contemporary film and/or television. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9. Credits: 3.

FTS 141 - Film & Video Production I
An introduction to techniques and theories of video production. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9, and FTS 121.  Credits: 3.

FTS 142 - Film & Video Production II
Intermediate topics in film and video production. Topics vary with instructor, and may include editing, lighting, use of sound, etc. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 141.  Credits: 3.

FTS 143 - Film Theory and Practice
An advanced study of media theory and video production. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9, and FTS 121. Credits: 3.

FTS 144 - Screenwriting I
An investigation of screenwriting practice and a screenwriting workshop. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9, and FTS 121. Credits: 3.

FTS 145 - Screenwriting II
Intermediate topics in screenwriting. Topics vary with instructor, and may include writing the thriller, the romantic comedy, etc. Pre/co-requisite: FTS 144. Credits: 3.

FTS 191 - Internship
Work in some area of media production or study with the support of a faculty advisor. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits, but only 3 credits can be applied to the FTS major. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9.  Credits: 1-6.

FTS 192 - Internship
Work in some area of media production or study with the support of a faculty advisor. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits, but only 3 credits can be applied to the FTS major. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9. Credits: 1-6.

FTS 195 - Intermediate Special Topics
See Schedule of Courses for specific Titles. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9.  Credits: 3.

FTS 196 - Intermediate Special Topics
See Schedule of Courses for specific Titles. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9.  Credits: 3.

FTS 197 - Readings & Research
Independent study arranged in conjunction with a faculty member. The project must be approved by the FTS director. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9.  Credits: 1-6.

FTS 198 - Readings & Research
Independent study arranged in conjunction with a faculty member. The project must be approved by the FTS director. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9.  Credits: 1-6.

FTS 271 - Seminar in Film/Television
Advanced level investigations into the critical study of film and/or television. The topic will be the professor's choice. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9, and 121.  Credits: 3.

FTS 272 - Seminar in Film/Television
Advanced level investigations into the critical study of film and/or television. The topic will be the professor's choice. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 7, 8, or 9, and 121.  Credits: 3.