Film Studies

Overview

The Film Studies Certificate of Achievement is designed to offer students an introduction to the history, analysis, and art of filmmaking. Students will learn about the development of film as an art form, cinematic language, the impact of film on modern media and contemporary culture, and various approaches to film criticism. Depending on their interests, this Certificate program also provides students with the chance to explore film production and editing, screenwriting, audio design and production, acting for film, the intersections between film and theater, music of great film composers, multimedia reporting, as well as major global cinema traditions and directors. Film Studies courses prepare those interested in majoring and/or working in fields, such as Film, TV, Theater, Multimedia Studies, Social Media, Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Studies, or Humanities.

Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Analyze films in terms of their formal elements: narrative structure, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound.
2. Create a short film or video using basic camera, lighting, and sound equipment, and editing software.
3. Compare and contrast major film types and film genres applying basic knowledge of film theory and film history.
4. Explain the impact of film on modern media and contemporary culture.

Film Studies (CA): Program Requirements