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Film Studies

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Dive into the world of film alongside professional filmmakers to learn the technical and creative sides of the craft.

BA in Film Studies
Students learn to read analytically, think critically and creatively, and write clearly as they analyze films and study the works of major directors.

BA in Film Studies with Emphasis in Production
Curriculum spans from screenwriting and cinematography to audio engineering and field production. The program combines rigorous technical instruction with aesthetic, historical, and theoretical topics that inspire students to find innovative ways to express themselves through film.

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FILM STUDIES LINKS

Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate

Theatre, Music and Visual Studies students learn engagement, business, and professional skills needed for a thriving career as a working artist, musician, actor, or designer and gain understanding about arts management roles in non-profits and cultural organizations. 

Study Abroad

Study film where the world’s great stories are told. Analyze international cinema, attend film festivals and explore how culture shapes storytelling styles and production practices. Collaborate on projects with peers and professionals, and gain the insight and inspiration to create your own cinematic vision.

Film Studies Faculty

Assistant Teaching Professor
225 Tate Hall
Associate Professor and Filmmaker-in-Chief, Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism
243 Walter Williams Hall
573-882-4743
Assistant Teaching Professor, Film Studies Coordinator
207 Tate Hall
Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Science, Digital Storytelling & Film Studies
10B Arts and Sciences Building
Associate Professor, Film Studies Coordinator
222 Tate Hall
Assistant Teaching Professor, Film Critical Theory Coordinator
204 Tate Hall