Media & Cinema Studies, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Media & Cinema Studies
department website: https://media.illinois.edu/media-cinema-studies
department faculty: https://media.illinois.edu/media-cinema-studies/faculty
overview of college admissions & requirements: College of Media
college website: https://media.illinois.edu/
MEDIA AND CINEMA STUDIES (MACS), prepares students with dynamic skills for careers in media, information, creative, and visual industries, as well as informed interaction with everyday media technologies. Majors have the opportunity to participate in original research, mixed media production, internships, study abroad, and public engagement through a transformative learning environment.
Programs in Cinema Studies
Undergraduate Programs:
major: Media & Cinema Studies, BS
minors: Cinema Studies | Critical Film Production | Media
Graduate Programs:
minor: Cinema Studies
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Media & Cinema Studies
To graduate from the media and cinema studies curriculum, a student must meet all general University and College requirements for the degree and must complete the following courses, all of which must be taken for a traditional letter grade:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 16 | |
| MACS 203 | Contemporary Movies | 3 |
| MACS 264 | Creative and Information Economies | 4 |
| MACS 317 | Media History | 3 |
| MACS 320 | Popular Culture | 3 |
| MACS 351 | Social Aspects of Media | 3 |
| MACS 499 | Senior Project 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Students will take MACS 499 concurrent with a 400-level course to complete a senior project. |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thematic Areas | 15 | |
5 additional courses in at least 2 of the following thematic areas. | ||
In addition, students can declare a specialization by taking 4 courses in 1 thematic area or by completing the requirements of a related certificate program. | ||
| Cinema Studies | ||
| Intro to Popular TV & Movies | ||
| Introduction to Documentary | ||
| Survey of World Cinema I | ||
| Survey of World Cinema II | ||
| Film Culture | ||
| Film Theory and Criticism | ||
| Film Festivals | ||
See advisor for list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Media Industries & Cultures | ||
| Intro to Popular TV & Movies | ||
| Sportsmedia Technology & Culture | ||
| Film Culture | ||
| New Media, Culture & Society | ||
MDIA 380 | ||
| TV Studies | ||
See advisor for list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Difference & Power | ||
| Intro to Popular TV & Movies | ||
| New Media, Culture & Society | ||
| Commodifying Difference | ||
| Sex & Gender in Popular Media | ||
| Latina/o Media in the US | ||
| Black Women and Film | ||
| International Communications | ||
See advisor for list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Science, Technology, and Visualization | ||
| Contemporary Media Literacy | ||
| Sportsmedia Technology & Culture | ||
| New Media, Culture & Society | ||
| Digital & Gender Cultures | ||
| Comm in Env Social Movements | ||
See advisor for list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Global Media and Cinema | ||
| Survey of World Cinema I | ||
| Survey of World Cinema II | ||
| International Communications | ||
| Russian & East European Film | ||
| Scandinavian Cinema | ||
| German Cinema I | ||
See advisor for list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Sports Media | ||
| Foundations of Sport Mgt | ||
| Sportsmedia Technology & Culture | ||
| Case Study: Endless Summer | ||
| TV Studies | ||
| Classics of Sports Journalism | ||
See advisor for list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Media Making, Design and Research | ||
| Intro to Popular TV & Movies | ||
| Contemporary Media Literacy | ||
| Studies Film/Media Production | ||
| New Media, Culture & Society | ||
MDIA 380 | ||
| Film Festivals | ||
See list of other approved classes or contact the department for approval of other classes. | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College of Media Electives | 36 | |
| Students must earn at least 36 hours in the College of Media. Remaining hours are completed with ADV, JOUR, MACS, or MDIA electives. | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Area of Study or Minor Outside the College of Media | 9 | |
| In addition to the courses in the major plan described above, students must complete 9 hours in an approved area outside the College of Media. Approved areas include: African American Studies; American Indian Studies; Anthropology; Art History; Asian American Studies; Business Administration; Communication; Computer Science; Creative Writing; Economics; Food Science and Human Nutrition; Gender and Women's Studies; History; Kinesiology and Community Health; Latina/o Studies; Linguistics; Literature; Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences; Non-English Languages; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; Regional Area Studies; or Sociology. A university-approved minor may substitute for this requirement. Courses may, if they qualify, also count toward the requirement for advanced hours outside of the College. | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Hours Requirement | 20 | |
| At least 20 hours in courses numbered 200 or above. These courses must be outside and not cross-listed with the College of Media. At least 9 of the 20 hours must be in courses numbered 300 and above. | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total hours required for graduation | 124 | |