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The Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts (CINE) at CU Boulder emphasizes the critical study of film as an art form. The Cinema Studies BA is designed to give students a solid knowledge of the history and aesthetics of international film, as well as exposure to the various methodological approaches of cinema studies as an academic discipline. Cinema studies courses take a multi-faceted approach comprised of film screenings, readings and lectures, while students are expected to practice their film analysis skills in writing assignments and class discussion.

Like many programs in the Arts and Humanities, the BA program in cinema studies aims more broadly to teach two fundamental skills: critical thinking and writing ability. These skills are developed in our program specifically through the examination of films, but they are also broadly useful well beyond the realm of cinema studies.

Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý

Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.

Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts (CINE) major -ÌýCritical Studies Emphasis

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

This course map leads to a CINE major with a Critical Studies Emphasis.ÌýStudent wishing to pursue the Production Emphasis in the CINE BA major or to pursue the CINE BFA degree should transfer to CU Boulder after completing the first two semesters of this guide.Ìý Admission to the CINE BFA is competetive andÌýstudents must first satisfy a number of prerequisites and then submit a formal application to the BFA program.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Spring Semester 1

Fall Semester 2

Spring Semester 2

Total credits at your community college: 60

Completion of these four semesters of coursework fulfills the requirements for an AssociateÌýof Arts Degree at your community college and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.

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CU Boulder (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

Spring Semester 3

Fall Semester 4

Spring Semester 4

Total credits at CU Boulder: 60

*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.

**Students who are able to take HUM 163 and/or HUM 164 at their community college can use those courses as CINE Major Electives.