The film studies major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive theoretical study of film and knowledge of basic film production.?Students develop an understanding of film history and aesthetics, as well as critical approaches to the study of film. Upper-level courses focus on in-depth analysis of film genres, filmmakers, or international cinema.?Film studies courses move from general survey to specific, in-depth studies of a genre, filmmaker, or theory.

Successful graduates?of this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of global film history, including cultural, historical and social contexts.
• Identify critical approaches to the study of film theory and aesthetics.
• Discover emerging technological and creative changes in international film.
• Articulate knowledge of film studies and critical thinking skills through research papers and oral presentations.
• Apply proficiency in film theory knowledge to production course work, internships (when applicable) and future careers using film studies as a pre-professional occupation for film studies publishing, teaching and research, film restoration and archiving, film festival curating, film distribution, scriptwriting and producing for film.