Film Studies BA

Learn the language of visual storytelling.

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Film studies majors understand how to thrive in a media-saturated world.

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Our theory-to-practice curriculum combines the history and study of film with instruction in filmmaking.

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Career Opportunities

  • Film Director
  • Videographer
  • Video Editor
  • Production Assistant
  • Film Festival Programmer
  • Media Researcher

Why Film Studies? | Why Our Program?

  • Our students study different modes of filmmaking, such as narrative, documentary, experimental and serial storytelling across different media platforms.
  • Our students also practice screenwriting, directing, editing, lighting and cinematography.
  • With a film studies degree, you gain not only knowledge about the field but valuable soft skills, such as research, analysis, collaboration and project management, which are valued across industries.
  • Topics covered in the Bachelor of Arts in film studies curriculum include: film theory, film production, film history, screenwriting, animation and documentary production.
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Understand the courses you’ll take, the curriculum requirements to meet, how you’ll progress through the program, and the concepts you’ll gain mastery of. This program also offers a minor program option. Get all the detailed information you’re looking for.

The RIC Advantage

Rhode Island College is the best value in higher education. In-state students have the opportunity to attend two years tuition-free under the Hope Scholarship, while our Northeast Neighbors are offered a 40 percent discount.

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More than a dozen offices provide supports to students, including those w/ disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+, low-income & first-gen students.

Our Faculty

Turn Your Passion Into a Career

Rosalind Sibielski

Rosalind Sibielski

“If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we need entertainment. With all the streaming platforms, filmmaking is a career that is accessible to a larger number of people. Our students love movies, they love talking about movies, they love making movies and this is a career that will allow them to turn that into a way to support themselves.”

Bringing Film to Fruition

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