MAJOR

Film Studies

Major

Overview

Think of your favorite movie. Was it the story you liked? Or the characters? The action? How about the look of it? Digging deep into your gut feelings about movies is just the beginning of film studies.

If movies mean more to you than just an evening out with your friends, this could be the major for you. You’ll learn how to discuss and write about films critically. You’ll also learn about the connections movies have to history and national identities. You’ll even learn what all those people listed in the credits actually do. P.S. A gaffer is a lighting technician.

Leaders Who Majored in Film Studies

Walter Murch

Film Editor / Sound Designer,

"Apocalypse Now," "Ghost," "Julia," "House of Cards"

Alex Nogales

President & CEO,

National Hispanic Media Coalition

Peggy Stern

Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker,

"The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation"

Kari Byron

TV Host,

White Rabbit Project

Anthony Veneziale

Creator,

Freestyle Love Supreme

Christen Carter

Buttonmaker,

Busy Beaver Button Co.