Film and Media Arts is an innovative major that focuses on the study and creation of motion pictures. It gives students hands-on training in screenwriting, video and audio production, and nonlinear editing, while also developing their analytical, research, and communication skills through the study of film and visual media. Students learn not only how to think critically about movies but also how to make them in a collaborative environment similar to that of a conservatory. Through a unique curriculum that emphasizes instruction both inside the classroom and out in the real world, it delivers an education that integrates career preparation with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, preparing graduates for a wide variety of careers ranging far beyond Hollywood.
Students with a degree in Film and Media Arts will be equipped for professional success in the rapidly growing film and media industry as directors, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, and screenwriters. Students will also be prepared for many other careers in our increasingly visual culture, including interactive media design, new media management, digital media strategy, media research analysis, and media content delivery. Students will be equipped for further study or training as filmmakers, scholars, archivists, or programmers as well. Graduates of the program will have the foundation for any occupation involving the creation or analysis of audiovisual media.
Film and Media Arts, B.A. Learning Outcomes
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