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Arts & Design

Film Studies

Critical analysis of film and media. Distinct from film production — more analytical and historical.

Core courses

  • Film History
  • Film Theory
  • Film Analysis
  • Genre Studies
  • World Cinema
  • Documentary
  • Critical Writing
  • Senior Thesis

Career paths

  • Film Criticism/Journalism
  • Programming (Film Festivals)
  • Archives/Preservation
  • Marketing in Film Industry
  • Academia
  • Writing/Editing
  • Production (with additional training)
  • Graduate School

What to expect

Reading and writing heavy. Direct industry path is competitive. Film production is a separate major with different skills.

How Fennie helps

Fennie supports the writing-heavy curriculum and analytical coursework in film studies.

FAQ

Film studies vs film production?

Film studies is analysis; production is making. Different careers, different programs.

Job market?

Competitive — many film studies majors pivot to writing, criticism, or grad school.

Worth the major?

Strong if paired with another marketable skill (writing, production tech, business). Standalone is risky.

Get through your Film Studies coursework with Fennie

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