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Film and Media Studies Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
What is Film and Media Studies?
The Film and Media Studies program is a part of ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Our mission is to offer innovative approaches to the study of film, television, computer games, new media and screenwriting. Our goal is to empower students to be critical consumers of media, creative industry professionals and rigorous scholars of media texts and culture.
Film and media industries are undergoing constant transformation in the face of industry reorganization, globalization, new technologies and increasingly sophisticated forms of artistic expression and storytelling. Our curriculum aims to put our students on the forward edge of that change. We embrace the best that historic methods, critical theory and creative expression have to offer our students.
For more information about our program, see FMS Majors on this website.
How do I contact the Film and Media Studies department?
Mail:
Film and Media Studies
P.O. Box 870402
Tempe, AZ 85287
Telephone: 480-965-6747
Fax: 480-965-9110
Website: film.asu.edu
Where is the Film and Media Studies department located? What are its hours?
The Film and Media Studies department is located on the sixth floor of the G. Homer Durham Languages & Literatures Building, which is across from the Fulton Foundation Center, south of the intersection of College Ave and University Drive. Our main office is room 641. You can visit us in the office Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
I have a question that is not answered in the FAQs or on the Film and Media Studies department website, and I am not sure whom I should contact or where I should look. What do I do?
Direct your inquiry by phone or email to our Program Coordinator, Kiva James: 480-965-6747, Kiva.James@asu.edu
Information for Students
What can I do with a degree in Film and Media Studies when I graduate?
Graduates with degrees in Film and Media Studies have secured jobs in the entertainment industry as creative executives, producers, managers, and writers. They work in the media arts, in story and production development, in exhibition, distribution and film, television and video game production. They have proceeded to complete graduate studies, and secured jobs in journalism as film and media critics. For a better sense of academic and employment options for graduates of our program we invite students to talk with our faculty.
For information on what you can do with a Film and Media Studies degree, see FMS Careers under Student Center on this website.
Are there any prerequisites for FMS courses?
FMS 100 is a prerequisite for FMS courses. All Freshmen should take FMS 100 their first semester at ASU.
Screenwriting courses are progressive therefore students should first take FMS 209 (Introduction to Screenwriting), followed by FMS 309 (Intermediate Screenwriting) and FMS 409 (Advanced Screenwriting).
Check the schedule of classes for more details.
Does FMS have a GPA requirement?
The University has certain GPA requirement for student’s that varies by number of credit hours completed at ASU. The semester GPA required for students on probation and the cumulative GPA required for good standing are outlined below.
Does FMS have a language requirement?
Yes, every FMS student must complete the 202-level in a foreign language. For most students, that typically means four semesters (i.e. 101, 102, 201 and 202) of the same language. However, students who are fluent in a foreign language can test out of the requirement; students who have taken a foreign language in high school and who retain some degree of fluency in that language can typically test into a level higher than 101. (link: http://www.asu.edu/clas/silc/placement/undergraduate/)
How do I change my major? Is there an application process? Do I need a minimum GPA?
1) Review the requirements for a B.A. in Film and Media Studies, including the major checklist.
2) Visit the department’s advisor and complete a Change of Major form. (http://students.asu.edu/forms/degree-major-campus-change-request)
I am a transfer student. How can I make a smooth and efficient transition?
Step 1: make sure that a final transcript from each institution that you’ve previously attended has been sent to ASU to the address below:
Undergraduate Admissions
Arizona State University
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
Step 2: once all of your transcripts have been delivered to ASU, you must request a transfer credit evaluation from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The College evaluates all of your non-major credits.
Step 3: make an appointment with the Film and Media studies academic advisor. Bring any syllabi from courses that you feel might count towards film and media studies credit. The advisor will complete a preliminary evaluation of your film and media studies coursework, help you select classes for your first term at ASU and will give the syllabi from your previous film and media studies to Professor Dan Cutrara for an official evaluation.
Who is my advisor?
The academic advisor for the Film and Media Studies Department is Michelle McCormick. If you’d like to set up an appointment please call 480.965.6747. If you have a question not answered on the FMS website you can email her at michelle.mccormick@asu.edu.
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