Film and Media Studies Concentration

This is a screened program. Please see the admission requirements for additional information.

The Electronic Media and Film major requires a total of 42–48 units, including 9 units of common introductory courses and, depending upon the concentration, 33–39 additional units of courses distributed between required courses and electives. 21 units must be upper (300-400) level. 

The Electronic Media and Film major requires the student to choose a concentration, but students cannot choose more than one concentration. The Film/Video/Digital Media and Radio/Audio concentrations require that 30 units in major courses must be taken at Towson University. The Film and Media Studies concentration requires that 24 units in major courses must be taken at Towson University. 

Required Pre-Admission Courses
EMF 120CONCEPT AND STORY3
EMF 140INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND FILM3
EMF 221PRINCIPLES OF FILM AND MEDIA PRODUCTION3
Total Units9

Upon completion of the required pre-admission courses, students must fulfill the requirements of one of the three concentrations.

Film and Media Studies Concentration (33 units)

Requirements
EMF 311HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA3
EMF 313FILM HISTORY3
EMF 364AESTHETICS OF FILM AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA3
Media Studies Electives
Select two of the following:6
GENRE THEORY AND CRITICISM
BROADCAST/FILM WRITING
RADIO, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY
TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL CINEMA
FILM AND MEDIA ANALYSIS
SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES
Production Requirement
EMF 222NARRATIVE AND DOCUMENTARY FILM I3
or EMF 265 AUDIO PRODUCTION I
Electives
Select three of the following courses, two of which must be upper-level: 19
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL STUDIES
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL STUDIES
VISUAL CULTURE
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
GENDER IN FILM AND MEDIA
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CINEMA
CITY CINEMA
PRINCIPLES OF FILM AND VIDEO EDITING
ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND FILM LAW AND REGULATION
WRITING THE SERIES PILOT
SCREENWRITING 2
FILM AND LITERATURE
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL ACTION
MEDIA CRITICISM
MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY
PHILOSOPHY AND FILM
Select two additional Electronic Media and Film (EMF) courses. 2, 3, 46
Total Units33
1

Courses not selected in Media Studies Electives list may also be taken.

2

Maximum 3 units of EMF 405 may be applied toward the 9 units of electives selected from the list provided. Maximum 3 additional units of EMF 405 may be applied toward the requirement of two additional Electronic Media and Film (EMF) courses. 

3

EMF 460 or EMF 496 are recommended.

4

EMF 110 is excluded from applying toward Electives. 

Sample Four-Year Plan

The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.

Freshman
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Select one of the following:3Select two of the following:6
Core 1 (or Core 2)3Core 2 (or Core 1)3
Core 33Core 74
Core 43Core 103
Core 63 
 15 16
Sophomore
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
EMF 3113EMF 3643
EMF 313 (Core 5)3Media Studies Elective 13
Core 93Core 84
Core 113Core 123
Core 143Core 133
 15 16
Junior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Additional EMF Course3
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Media Studies Elective 23Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
TYCR Production Course3TYCR Elective 23
TYCR Elective 13TYCR Elective 33
 15 15
Senior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Additional EMF Course3
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
TYCR Elective 43Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
TYCR Elective 53Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)1
 15 13
Total Units 120
  1. Students will demonstrate production competence in their specific concentration (ILTC).
  2. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop and articulate reasoned critical and aesthetic analysis about the media in their scholarly writing (ILTC).
  3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in writing for electronic media/film.