Courses in the curriculum of the Cinema Studies Institute encourage a thorough examination of the cinema, as students receive a grounding in film study in its aesthetic, technological, economic, and sociocultural dimensions. Core courses focus on film analysis and the integration of film history and theory. Advanced courses allow for more in-depth examination of particular topics, ranging from specific filmmakers and genres to how cinema engages with different cultures, spectators, and nation-states.
Cinema Studies courses are placed in the following groups:
Group A: Foundations
Group B: Genre and Modes
Group C: Social and Cultural Practices
Group D: Theory and Criticism
Group E: History and Nation
Group F: Independent Studies
Group G: Cross-Listed