Online Programs

Film and Media Studies offers distance learning designed for the diverse ways students learn. Like our brick and mortar courses, distance learning courses emphasize interactivity and include numerous clips from movies and television shows. Their distinct feature as online courses, however, is that they are built around streaming audio lectures synchronized with visual slides. All of the learning materials are available to students 24/7.

Distance learning courses are ideal for students who want to make progress toward their degree from anywhere in the world. Distance learning enables students with jobs and busy schedules, travelers, professionals and individuals to pursue their degree; and for those who are simply interested in learning more about film, media and popular culture.

If you are interested in pursuing your degree entirely online, the Film & Media Studies Major Map will help you understand the suggested order in which you are to complete your coursework.

Visit our course Web sites (or virtual classrooms) to become familiar with the online course format and requirements.

Core Requirements
• FMS 100 Introduction to Film (HU)
• FMS 110 Introduction to New Media (HU, L)
• FMS 200 Film History (HU)
        • FMS 209 Screenwriting Fundamentals

        • FMS 270 Race and Ethnicity in American Film (HU, L) 

        • FMS 209 Screenwriting Fundamentals

        • FMP 201 Film: The Creative Process

        • FMP 250 Sex and Violence in Film and TV: Ethics Survey OR FMS 468 Crime and Violence in American Film

        • FMS 490 Capstone (HU)

Visit the Schedule of Classes to find out when these courses will be offered.