The Department focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of film, television and new media, and also offers training in the production of film, video and digital media. Through the study of film and television, we address related issues, such as ideology and power, communication, aesthetics, advertising and consumption, economics, and spectatorship. We examine other forms of cultural expression-- literature, painting, music, architecture--as they impact on film and television, and we examine the role of cultural industries and institutions in relation to film.

Although Film and Media is principally an Arts (rather than a Fine Arts) department, media production is central to our curriculum, and is a fundamental means to the achievement of our principal pedagogical goals: cultural awareness and literacy in language, image, sound, and film and video technology. Production as we teach it integrates creative expression; a strong grounding in film history, theory, and criticism; and an acute awareness of cultural issues. This rounded curriculum covers educational areas and skills that prepare students for a variety of professional careers including, but not restricted to, work in the film and television industries. 

Note: Our Degree Plans were revised in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019. For plans Prior to 2016 click Plans Prior to 2016 and Plans after 2016 and prior to 2019.

2023 Academic Plans for Film and Media:

NOTE: Starting September 2023, FILM 110 has been replaced by FILM 111/3.0 and FILM 112/3.0. Both must be taken to replace FILM 110 going forward.

Major Plan       Remember FILM 110 is Now FILM 111 and FILM 112

Medial Plan     Remember FILM 110 is Now FILM 111 and FILM 112

Minor Plan       Remember FILM 110 is Now FILM 111 and FILM 112

General Plan   Remember FILM 110 is Now FILM 111 and FILM 112

Media and Performance Production (MAPP) Plan   Remember FILM 110 is Now FILM 111 and FILM 112

Computing and the Creative Arts (FILM) Plan  Remember FILM 110 is Now FILM 111 and FILM 112

If you have any questions about these previous plans please contact Gary Kibbins at undergraduatefilm@queensu.ca.

Film & Media Degree Plans 2023-24

• Film & Media - Major: This Plan, alone, or in combination with a Minor in another subject, and with sufficient electives to total 120 units, normally takes four years to complete, and will lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree. For automatic acceptance into the Film and Media Major Program you must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.8 and a B+ in FILM 110 or FILM 111/112 (starting fall 2023).

• Film & Media - Medial: This Plan, in combination with a Medial Plan in another subject, and with sufficient electives to total 120 units, normally takes four years to complete, and will lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree. For automatic acceptance into the Film and Media Medial Program you must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.8 and a B+ in FILM 110 or FILM 111/112 (starting fall 2023).

• Film & Media - Minor: This Plan, in combination with a Major Plan in another subject, and with sufficient electives, will lead to an Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree. To declare Film & Media as your Minor you must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.3 and a C in FILM 110 or FILM 111/112 (starting fall 2023).

• Film & Media - General: This Plan, with sufficient electives to total 90 units, normally takes three years to complete, and will lead to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. To declare a General Degree in Film & Media you must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.3 and a C in FILM 110 or FILM 111/112.

• Certificate in Animation Theory and Practice: This Plan consists of 12 units leading to a Certificate in Animation Theory and Practice. For more information click Certificate in Animation Theory and Practice. To register for this certificate please email asc.studentservices@queensu.ca. 

• Online Media Studies Certificate: This Plan consists of 12 units leading to a Certificate in Media Studies. For more information click Certificate in Media Studies. To register for this certificate please email asc.studentservices@queensu.ca

Please Film & Media Plan Thresholds for more information.

Special Field Concentrations

Media and Performance Production: This Plan administered in partnership with the Dan School of Drama & Music, with sufficient electives to total 120 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree. For more information see Media and Performance Production.

(The Stage and Screen (STSC) Specialization has been redesigned as Media and Performance Production (MAPP) Specialization. Students currently enrolled in the Stage and Screen Specialization will still be able to complete this degree but some of the required courses have been renamed as MAPP courses).

Computing & the Creative Arts: This Plan offered with the School of Computing, with sufficient electives to total 120 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree. For more information, visit the Queen's School of Computing website.

For academic advisement on MAPP or COCA plans please contact Alicia Kupinski or Gary Kibbins, at undergraduatefilm@queensu.ca.

More Information

See Course Offerings for the current year.

For full details on degree requirements, also see the Arts & Science Calendar.

For details on admission requirements and academic regulations, see the University Registrar and the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Students with questions or problems regarding courses, registration or timetables should contact Alicia Kupinski or Gary Kibbins at undergraduatefilm@queensu.ca.