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Cinema Studies, Minor

The interdisciplinary Cinema Studies minor is intended for students who wish to augment their major program of study with courses that promote the study of film, television, and digital media.

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The interdisciplinary cinema studies minor is intended for students who wish to augment their major program of study with courses that promote the study of film, television, and digital media. In addition to film analysis and film theory, students choose from electives on culture and film, film and television history, and gender and film. The minor also includes film-related courses from art, English, history, and music. There are 2 required courses in film analysis. Students then choose 3 electives from a large list that includes film analysis and film/video production course from across the campus.

Co-Op Opportunities

  • Walt Disney World
  • Viacom
  • The Chew Productions
  • NBC Universal Television
  • The Martha Stewart Show
  • National Geographic Learning
  • BMF Media Group

Career Opportunities

  • account executive
  • broadcast journalist
  • creative director
  • information officer
  • market researcher
  • media planner
  • media producer
  • multimedia specialist
  • public relations specialist
  • social media manager
  • web content manager
  • writer

Multidisciplinary Skills

  • ability to work under pressure
  • commercial and cultural awareness of media and creative industries
  • creative problem-solving skills
  • critical thinking, leadership skills
  • listening
  • performance and presentation skills
  • practical film-making skills (ability to operate a camera and edit footage)
  • verbal and written communication skills

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