Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and connect with a Design, Creativity and Performance Pathway advisor if you need more help. You can also email arts.advising@pdx.edu.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:
- Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
- Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?
- Transfer students with previous courses in film and digital media production should work with their Pathway advisor and email the school (psufilm@pdx.edu) to learn how their previous courses may satisfy the major’s FILM 131 introductory film analysis requirement.
REGISTRATION ISSUES:
We hope everything goes smoothly for your registration, but here are solutions to some common issues:
- Registration error is "pre-requisites have not been met:" To request an override, please email psufilm@pdx.edu with proof that the pre-requisite has been completed.
- Registration error is "not in specific program:" Confirm that your major is declared correctly, and email arts.advising@pdx.edu for assistance.
First-Year Students:
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses for freshman first, and take any courses that are not yet completed. Transfer students with previous courses in film and digital media production should work with their Pathway advisor and email the school (psufilm@pdx.edu) to learn how their previous courses may satisfy the major’s FILM 131 introductory film analysis requirement.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you. |
| Language course (4-5 credits) | MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199. |
| FILM 131 Film Analysis (4 credits) | FILM 131 Film Analysis (4 credits) | You must be declared a FILM major to register. If you are transferring credit and 131 has been satisfied, take FILM 370U or talk to an academic advisor about other alternatives. If you are transferring credit, and FILM 131 and 132 are satisfied, you may register for FILM 231, 257 or 258. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above first, and take any courses that are not yet completed. Transfer students with previous courses in film and digital media production should email the school (psufilm@pdx.edu) to learn how their previous courses may satisfy the major’s FILM 131 introductory film analysis requirement and meet with a Pathway advisor.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro-Tips |
|---|
| Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | Remember that you cannot use courses from your major to fulfill your cluster. Suggested Cluster options: American Identities, Global Perspectives If you are transferring 135 or more credits, you do not need a Cluster; take more FILM. |
| Language course (4-5 credits) | MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199. |
| FILM 131 Film Analysis (4 credits) | FILM 131 Film Analysis (4 credits) | You must be declared a FILM major to register. If you are transferring credit and 131 has been satisfied, take FILM 370U or talk to an academic advisor about other alternatives. If you are transferring credit, and FILM 131 and 132 are satisfied, you may register for FILM 231, 257 or 258. |
Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses