MAJOR (Class of 2029)
Major in Media Studies
The Media Studies major requires the completion of 12 total courses: 3 introductory courses, 6 intermediate level courses, 2 advanced level courses, and a Senior Seminar. Courses designated as fulfilling each requirement in the course list below are subject to change and other courses may be counted toward those requirements by petition to the IMS curriculum committee.
The Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) option is allowed only by petition to the department chair. With rare exceptions, two CR/NC courses are allowed for the major; for the minor, only one CR/NC course is allowed.
Study abroad and non-Claremont Colleges courses require prior approval.
Requirements for the Major:
Three (3) Introductory Courses
Students take three introductory courses to introduce them to Media Studies theory and practice. Two thirds of courses in this area must be completed before moving to intermediate level courses and all should be completed by end of junior year.
- Intro to Media Studies: MS 49 PZ, MS 49 PO, MS 49 SC
- Intro to Film: MS 50 PZ, MS 50 PO, LIT 130 CM
- Introductory production course:
Six (6) Intermediate Theory and Practice Courses
Students take six intermediate level courses to broaden their knowledge and skills within Media Studies and related fields. A minimum of three courses must come from the intermediate theory/practice courses listed in the catalog and IMS program materials, with at least one being a theory course. A maximum of three crosslisted courses from outside the Media Studies intermediate theory/practice list is permitted. Students who study abroad can bring back two courses to the intermediate level with IMS approval.
Two (2) Advanced Theory and Practice Courses
Students will take two courses in advanced theory/practice to develop depth as well as breadth. These courses need to come from the advanced/theory practice course list in the catalog and IMS program materials.
One (1) Senior Seminar
Students complete their capstone by enrolling in a topical seminar in the fall or spring of their senior year.