# Film - Minor ![Students watch a film on projector screens in a darkened lecture hall.](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-03/012917_7994_Film-minor-hero.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=TZYNde0j) The Film minor is an interdisciplinary program, designed for students in both the humanities and the fine arts, that allows students to pursue both film studies and filmmaking opportunities. The English department has established a comprehensive body of courses dedicated to film history and aesthetics. With these rich and varied offerings, you will gain an understanding of the growth and development of the cinema – the 20th century’s most vital art form. The courses also provide a strong grounding in media literacy, to help you adopt an informed and active approach to the rapidly expanding range of mass-produced and artist-made moving images that dominate contemporary culture. An 18-credit program, the Film minor allows you to pursue both film studies and filmmaking. Film studies courses are offered primarily by the English department, while some national cinema courses, such as French Film and Italian Film, are offered by the French and Spanish/Italian departments. Filmmaking courses, which give hands-on production experience, are available from the School of Communication and Media. Whether your goal is to enter the film industry or you are looking to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of film, the Film minor is the ideal preparation for your next step! [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/film-minor/). Program Format On Campus Estimated Program Cost In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs) School or College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Study Arts, Culture & Creative Practice Social Sciences, Policy & Public Service ## Career Opportunities Filmmaker Film Editor Photographer Producer Production Assistant Film Director Reporter Correspondent Broadcast News Analyst ## Related Programs - [English](/academics/programs/ba-english) - BA - [Theatre](/academics/programs/bfa-theatre) - BFA - [Theatre Studies](/academics/programs/ba-theatre-studies) - BA - [Film and Television](/academics/programs/ba-film-and-television) - BA ## Featured Faculty ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/3by4facultyphoto2_0.jpg?h=ea8fae29&itok=oqEiDTO1) ### [Alexios Lykidis](/faculty-staff/alexios-lykidis) - Associate Professor Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Questions? We're Here to Help. [Undergraduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/undergraduate-admissions-office) Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can. - - Telephone [973-655-4444](tel:973-655-4444) - Address Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100 [Department of English](https://inside.montclair.edu/colleges-schools-research/chss/school-humanities/english-department) The English Department is a vibrant community of teachers and students devoted to the study of literature, language, and culture. English majors pursue an engaging course of study that is intellectually rigorous yet flexible and dynamic. - - Telephone [973-655-7031](tel:973-655-7031) - Address Dickson Hall 170 ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future. - [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)