BA in Cinema Studies

Majors in Cinema Studies are prepared for careers in film, television, new media, and other industries (such as video game design, information science, and advertising).A basic assumption of the program is that students will become better analysts and critics of films if they take some courses in production and that students will make better film/videos if they take courses in film history and aesthetics. All our majors will:learn more about the history of cinema generally and about the histories of some national cinemas;develop analytical and critical thinking skills in researching and writing about films from a variety of perspectives; andlearn basic skills in production, including cinematography, directing, and editing.