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I want to direct\/produce\/edit films. Does the Film Studies program offer production courses?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Film Studies program offers a very limited number of production courses (namely MEDST 244: 16mm Film Production, and MEDST 200: Principles of Sound and Image). Our focus is primarily on film history and theory, although the Media Studies Department offers a much wider range of studio, field, and multimedia production coursework.\u00a0 All of our faculty, however, are committed to bridging the gap between theory and practice.\u00a0 The best filmmakers need a strong background in film history, and the best film scholars need to understand the processes by which films are made.\u00a0 We often suggest that students interested in careers in film\/media production consider combining a Media Studies major with a Film Studies major or minor. This combined program will provide a comprehensive approach to the art of film and videomaking.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_4_text_color=”#e71939″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n What is the difference between the Film and Media Studies majors?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Film Studies Program is interdisciplinary (courses are cross-listed across many departments), focusing exclusively on cinema as an art form.\u00a0 The Media Studies Department offers a large number of film courses, but looks at a broader range of media formats, including television, radio, advertising and marketing, the Internet, and new digital platforms.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_4_text_color=”#e71939″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n What kinds of careers does a film studies degree prepare me for?<\/strong><\/p>\n Coursework in film studies will provide skills in critical thinking and expression that extend beyond the world of cinema.\u00a0 Our students have found work in film and television production, archiving and library science, law, education, and media marketing. Students have also pursued graduate degrees in film scholarship and film production.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_4_text_color=”#e71939″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n What kinds of careers does a film studies degree prepare me for?<\/strong><\/p>\n Coursework in film studies will provide skills in critical thinking and expression that extend beyond the world of cinema.\u00a0 Our students have found work in film and television production, archiving and library science, law, education, and media marketing. Students have also pursued graduate degrees in film scholarship and film production.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_4_text_color=”#e71939″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n How do I apply to the Film Studies Program? Should I send a reel, or a writing sample?<\/strong><\/p>\n Admissions to Queens College is handled through a central office (admissions<\/a>).\u00a0 Once you are admitted as a student, you can declare a major or minor in Film Studies\u2013 previous experience is welcome, but not necessary.\u00a0 Information for international and transfer students is available through the Admissions Office.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_4_text_color=”#e71939″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Does Queens College have a Graduate Program in Film?<\/strong><\/p>\n No, there is currently no graduate coursework in film at Queens. But many of our faculty teach at The Graduate Center at CUNY. Information about the Film Studies Certificate Program at the Graduate Center can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n