Cinema Studies Graduate Certificate
Program Co-Directors:
Professor Inez Hedges
(617) 373-3654
i.hedges@neu.edu
Professor Kathy Howlett
(617) 373-4554
k.howlett@neu.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Cinema Studies in unique in the Boston area in that it emphasizes film theory and criticism. It is intended as a complement to existing M.A. and PhD programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students take four electives from the list in addition to the required introductory course in Film Studies (ENG 3612). Hands-on production experience is offered in two of the electives: HST 3625 and JRN 3424. Students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Cinema Studies can profit from Northeastern's placement in Boston, with its many film festivals, art house venues for film exhibition, and active filmmaking scene.
Courses
ENG 3612 Film Studies (Required)
ENG 3560 Shakespeare on Film
ENG 3609 Contemporary Film
ENG 3611 American Film
ENG 3613 Topics in Film
ENG 3627 Topics in Comparative Literature: Film and Literature
HST 3625 Media and History
HST 3290 Topics in History
JRN 3424 Documentary Production
Other graduate courses may be substituted if they meet the requirements of graduate-level film courses. These courses are subject to approval.
Note: Students must be enrolled in an MA or Ph.D. program in one of the following departments of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in order to qualify for the Cinema Studies Certificate: Education, English, History, Journalism, or Sociology. For information regarding the Cinema Studies Certificate, please contact one of the program's Co-Directors.