About the Program

The Program

Students majoring in Film Studies take upper-division courses in film history and film theory, as well as in at least three of the five general areas of study. Students also develop a thematic emphasis, in consultation with an advisor, that draws on courses from at least two different departments/programs and that allows them to pursue their particular interests within the field of Film Studies. Students have the option of completing a senior thesis (either a written paper or an original film/video) within the emphasis.

Career Alternatives

The A.B. degree in Film Studies prepares students for a variety of careers in media industries, for example: local and national film and television production companies, local television newsrooms, community television stations, computer graphic companies, advertising and marketing companies, public relations departments, and film distribution companies. Students wishing to pursue graduate work will be prepared to go on in film studies, as well as a variety of other fields that draw on interdisciplinary study, for example: American studies, English, literatures and languages, drama, communication, computer science, cultural studies, women and gender studies, and ethnic studies programs. Many film students also choose to go on to law school and the analytical skills, writing abilities, and familiarity with theoretical thought developed through the film major prepare them well for the study and practice of law.