The program is geared toward developing an understanding of analytical and historical approaches to film study as well as providing a background in film theory. Questions of historiography, ideology, reception, technology, culture and aesthetics are the main points of cancentration in the courses comprising the Certificate Program.

Program Requirements

All students enrolled in Bogazici University for their third semester or above with a GPA of at least 2.00 are qualified to apply for admission. The Certificate Program students are expected to complete six courses or five courses and a project (FA 350) . Three of these courses (FA 341, FA 348, FA 349) are required, the others can be selected from a pool of courses on film studies offered by the Department of Western Languages and Literatures under the code name FA upon the approval of the advisor.