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Film Studies - A.B.

About this Degree

Students majoring in Film Studies take courses that provide a solid training in the critical act of interpretation, film theory, and the historical context of cinema's economic, cultural, and technological development. This program centers on film history, criticism, and theory. There are opportunities for practical aspects of scriptwriting and directing, but this is not a film production degree. Students interested in filmmaking should pursue a dual degree in Franklin College's Film Studies major and Grady College's Entertainment and Media Studies major.

What you will learn

The major in Film Studies concentrates on the history and theory of film as an art form. It provides exploration of the medium through courses in several fields, including not only film studies but also comparative literature, English, Romance languages, and Germanic and Slavic languages. Film is among the newest of the arts and its development reflects the changes in the modern and contemporary world. While the focus of the program is on history and theory of film, courses are also included that deal with acting, directing and writing for camera. An up-to-date statement of requirements is accessible on the web. All students should acquaint themselves with these general matters.

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

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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

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
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts:
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.

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