Outcomes
The Film and Television Studies program emphasizes a broad understanding of the media industry from historical and theoretical perspectives, preparing students for a wide range of career and advanced degree opportunities.
By the end of our program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a nuanced knowledge of film history, national cinemas, and theoretical principles, and apply this knowledge through the creation of motion media and/or the composition of cogent and persuasive scholarly writing.
- Identify and explain the perspectives and practices embedded in media products across various time periods and cultures.
- Recognize and evaluate the formal elements through which film, television, and other motion media produce meaning.
- Implement critical thinking skills in media studies by conducting independent research and analysis.
After Graduation
Students leave Film and Television Studies prepared to work in a variety of fields. Most of our graduates go into the film and television industry, often either in New York or Los Angeles. However, graduates also work in a variety of media jobs in public service and private enterprise.