Film (B.A.)

Wayne State University

The major in Film combines the study of film history and analysis with film/video production and scriptwriting, providing a well-rounded understanding of film as a visual and narrative art form and of the process of filmmaking. The major in film prepares students for careers as film/video makers, professionals, and scholars who can create, interpret, and critique film as a visual and narrative art form. Students acquire knowledge of film history and film/media theory as they gain training and experience in the art of storytelling through screenwriting, cinematography, sound recording, editing, producing, and directing. Students develop skills in the planning, acquisition, and management of resources and logistics as they engage in the conceptualization, realization, and exhibition of engaging narratives.

College of Fine Performing and Communication Arts