Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts (CINE) at CU Boulder emphasizes the critical study of film as an art form. The Cinema Studies BA is designed to give students a solid knowledge of the history and aesthetics of international film, as well as exposure to the various methodological approaches of cinema studies as an academic discipline. Cinema studies courses take a multi-faceted approach comprised of film screenings, readings and lectures, while students are expected to practice their film analysis skills in writing assignments and class discussion.
Like many programs in the Arts and Humanities, the BA program in cinema studies aims more broadly to teach two fundamental skills: critical thinking and writing ability. These skills are developed in our program specifically through the examination of films, but they are also broadly useful well beyond the realm of cinema studies.
Admission Requirements
Â鶹ÒùÔº who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ Colorado Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a Colorado Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Â鶹ÒùÔº who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts (CINE) major - Critical Studies Emphasis
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
This course map leads to a CINE major with a Critical Studies Emphasis. Student wishing to pursue the Production Emphasis in the CINE BA major or to pursue the CINE BFA degree should transfer to CU Boulder after completing the first two semesters of this guide. Admission to the CINE BFA is competetive and students must first satisfy a number of prerequisites and then submit a formal application to the BFA program.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Intro to Film Art (GT-AH2) | 3 | |
ENG 121/1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
MAT 120/1240 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HUM 163/1063 | Film Criticism (or a GT-AH2 course if HUM 163 not available) | 3 |
ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HUM 164/1064 | American Cinema (or a GT-AH2 course if HUM 164 not available) | 3 |
COM 125/1250 OR | Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) OR | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| 2nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course from a different category than the 1st. | 3 |
Transfer Elective | 3 |
| Transfer Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Total credits at your community college: 60
Completion of these four semesters of coursework fulfills the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at your community college and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CINE 3051 | Film History 1 | 3 |
| CINE Critical Studies Major Elective | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Lower- or Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CINE 3061 | Film History 2 | 3 |
| CINE Critical Studies Major Elective | 3 | |
CINE Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CINE 3104 | Film Criticism and Theory | 3 |
| CINE Upper Division Critical Studies Major Elective | 3 | |
CINE Upper Division Critical Studies Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
CINE Upper Division Critical Studies Major Elective | 3 |
| CINE Upper Division Critical Studies Major Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts with a Critical Studies Emphasis at CU Boulder.
*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.
**Â鶹ÒùÔº who are able to take HUM 163 and/or HUM 164 at their community college can use those courses as CINE Major Electives.