Film Studies

Minor

Investigate the world around you through the magic of movies!

Who doesn't’t love a good film? Cinema is a widespread and highly visible part of American culture, but can you really tell what a movie is about? Film studies students examine the history and technique of film-making to better understand what impact a film might have, what it says about society or what the creators were trying to communicate. They use their observational skills to put film into perspective as a type of text and better understand its role in the world around them.

Frostburg’s program helps you develop your visual literacy, learning to read texts by studying one of the most pervasive media forms of modern culture. You’ll gain a set of highly desirable critical thinking and communication skills while you deepen your understanding of the films and cultures around you.

  • Learn to read, analyze and interpret film as a distinct art form.
  • Add a minor in Film Studies to any academic major with 18 credit hours.

 

Film Studies Program Highlights

  • Engage in a small classroom experience that fosters communication and active involvement in every class.

  • Discover a new side to the movies you know and love. With your insights, you’ll better understand the craft of film makers and be able to identify a movie’s message and impact.

  • Build up your critical thinking and communication skills by applying them to a modern and widespread medium.

  • Explore film as a medium for sharing cultures, ideas and voices around the world and for reshaping the very societies it reflects.

  • Enjoy the latest blockbusters in your spare time. FSU’s University Programming Council frequently hosts free screenings of recent popular films.

What can I do with a film studies degree?

$79,000

Median pay for producers and directors (BLS 2021)


Related Occupations

Director

Producer

Film Editor

Cinematographer

 

 

Film Studies students possess analytical, critical thinking and communication skills that are highly valued in any profession. While some students may build careers as directors or producers, many will find their skills equally useful in fields like marketing, public relations, graphic design and professional writing, as well as in everyday life. For more information, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ page on Producers and Directors or explore prospects in a variety of fields.

What You'll Learn

Delve into the art of cinema with professors who have an appreciation and passion for good film.

  • Develop critical skills and formal approaches to cinematic styles through such concepts as genre, cinematography, camera movement and sound.
  • Critical survey of world film with an emphasis on theoretical schools and movements.

A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.

With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.

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