Introduction to Film Studies
Surveys the history and formal elements of film as an art form.
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Film and Media Studies critically examines film, television, and digital media as art forms, cultural artifacts, and industries. Students study film history, theory, and criticism, analyzing how media shapes and reflects culture and society, often alongside some hands-on production experience.
Core course themes
Film Theory and Criticism
Introduces major theoretical frameworks for analyzing film and media.
Media and Society
Examines how media industries and content shape culture and public opinion.
Global Cinema
Studies film traditions from around the world beyond Hollywood.
Television and Digital Media
Analyzes television and streaming media as evolving cultural forms.
Senior Seminar or Thesis
Independent research project analyzing a topic in film or media.
Common roles
- Media Analyst
- Content Strategist
- Film Critic or Journalist
- Archivist or Curator
- Programming Coordinator
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