Is a senior Honors thesis required for the major?
No. A senior Honors thesis, whether a written history thesis, a screenplay, or a 16mm, digital video, or virtual project, is strictly optional and is not required for completion of the major. Is every major able to make a senior film? No. Due to high demand and limited resources, we can not guarantee that all majors who wish to do so will be able to make a 16mm film, digital video, or virtual senior thesis. However, any major may write a history thesis or screenplay, or elect not to complete an Honors project. Can I take my introductory production course (Sight and Sound or Virtual Filmmaking) at the same time as I am making a senior thesis film? No. Your introductory production course (Sight and Sound or Virtual Filmmaking) must be completed during your junior year if you intend to make a senior thesis film, video, or virtual project. Can I submit a film thesis to two different departments? The Film Studies Dept. does not allow students to undertake a single film-related thesis that w
