Film Studies

Students learn to analyse films in order to develop a better understanding of them and their relation to society. Some courses examine film as one of the most important arts of the twentieth century while others explore its social and political roles.

Three screening rooms are equipped with 16mm and 35mm projection, and weekly screenings in courses and seminars use these formats whenever possible, together with close analysis in digital formats.

Specialization in Film Studies — 66 credits

Admission to the Specialization is not offered in the first year. Students in the Major may apply to transfer to the Specialization after completing specific first-year courses.

Major in Film Studies — 48 credits

Minor in Film Studies — 24 credits

(Related program: Art History and Film Studies)

See the BFA degree description for more information on general degree requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

History of film to 1959, Studies in film directors, Le cinéma québécois, Experimental film, Women and film, Aspects of national cinemas, Studies in film genres

Cinema — Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema

Concordia’s Cinema programs are distinguished from many others by the fact that they are housed in the Faculty of Fine Arts and thus, approach their subject matter primarily as a means of artistic expression. Consequently, a central aim of these programs is to prepare students to become filmmakers, film animators or film historians/critics who have a two-fold awareness: the artistic and cultural potential of the medium, and its history and traditions.

Cinema programs are oriented towards art and culture rather than industry and commerce. However, it should be noted that students are educated in the technical aspects of filmmaking as well as in financial and commercial factors. The programs attempt to strike a balance between the practical and the purely creative aspects of cinema, just as they seek to achieve a balance between social and aesthetic concerns.

Admission Requirements

Film Studies (BFA - Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.