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Film Studies - A.B.

About this Degree

Our program includes the in-depth study of film as an art form along with options for those particularly interested in film production. It allows the flexibility of adding a wide variety of second majors (usually achievable in the usual four years of college study), minors, and certificates that compliment film study and film production.

What you will learn

The major in Film Studies provides an in-depth study of cinema as as an art form including the history, criticism, and theory of film along with hands-on opportunities in classes including production, directing for cinema, digital effects, editing, writing, and animation. Film Studies explores the medium's aesthetic, technological, economic, and cultural aspects through a wide range of topics, including some interdisciplinary courses with other departments.

Interesting Facts about this Degree or Program

  • There are no admission requirements for the major, which is open to any student who is admitted to the University
  • Since 2000, the Department has sponsored a summer program in London, and since 2009, a summer program in Cortona, Italy; these two programs are typically offered in alternating years
  • This department is the first in the field in the state of Georgia, emerging from one of the oldest collegiate dramatic clubs in the country.

Several undergraduate scholarship and award opportunities are available at the University of Georgia.

Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards

Employers:
Mtv Wsb Tv
Cartoon Network Aero Studios
CBT News Animation Collaborative
New York Times New York Library
Microsoft Wayward Pictures
Indie Fund National Speed Sports
The University of Georgia Cardinal Web Solutions
Production Consultants And Equipment The American Championships
Red Bull Emory Healthcare
Possible Job Titles:

Animator
Assistant Director
Camera Operator
Casting Assistant/Director
Censor
Cinematographer
Colorizing Technician
Critic
Film Archivist
Film Director
Film Editor/Producer
Film Festival Programmer
Industrial Filmmaker
Instructor/Professors/Teachers
Personal Asst. to Director
Press Agent
Producer
Program Assistant
Publicist
Rerecording Mixer
Script Supervisor
Scriptwriter
Sound & Special Effects
Sound Editor
Story Editor
Studio Merchandiser
Television Producer
Visual Effects Specialist

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