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FILM STUDIES

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film

1. Motion pictures collectively.

2. The motion-picture industry, or its productions, operations, etc.

3. Motion pictures, as a genre of art or entertainment.*

* "film." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 27 Jul. 2009. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/film>.

Film Studies Majors Study

• historic and contemporary issues depicted in films

• the role of gender, class, race, or status in American and other cultures’ films

• the influence of media on society

...and more

Film Studies At The University Of South

CarolinaUndergraduate Options

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)Major: Film StudiesMinor: Film Studies

Graduate Degrees

None

Film Studies Majors Develop Skills In

• historical/comparative analysis

• critiquing films• describing the influence

of media on society• thinking critically• problem solving,

conceptual, and analytical thinking

• knowledge of social factors in communication

• seeing connections• arguing logically/

independently• using effective verbal

and written communication to convey facts, theories, and ideas

Employment Settings

• Business & Commerce: Includes management and direction of for-profit organizations including the development of business plans, marketing strategies, product development, and human resource management.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Business

& Commerce• Account Executive• Advertising Specialist• Commercial Designer• Entertainment Lawyer• Facilities Manager• Fund Raiser• Information Assistant• Marketing Specialist• Media Planner• Media Relations

Representative

• Personal Assistant to Director

• Press Agent• Product Merchandiser • Program Assistant• Promotions Director• Publicist• Quality Control Manager• Retail Merchandiser

Employment Settings

• Education: Includes classroom instruction, curricula development, research, writing, administration, program management, and lecturing.

Teaching and research positions at colleges and universities require an advanced degree. Most other teaching positions require appropriate certification.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Education

• Academic Advisor• Admissions Counselor• College or University

Faculty• Curriculum Developer• Distance Education

Technology Coordinator• Drama Coach

• Education Administrator• Film/Video Production

Instructor• Librarian,

Special/Academic• Teacher

Employment Settings

• Media Arts / Film / Entertainment:– Includes the theater, movie, radio,

television, radio and amusement park entertainment industries as well as popular press and Internet publications. Sound and visual thinking and its applications in electrographic and photographic media production is also included.

– Public/media relations professionals, journalists, editors, and publishers also work within this setting.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Media Arts /

Film / Entertainment • Actor/Actress• Animator• Art/Creative Director• Arts Programmer (TV/Radio)• Audio-Visual Production

Coordinator• Broadcast & Sound

Technician• Camera Operator• Casting Assistant• Cinematographer• Colorizing Technician• Community Arts Center

Director• Costume Designer

• Educational Television Coordinator

• Film Director/Producer• Publicist• Subsidiary Rights Director• Talent Agent• Radio Producer • Set Designer• Theatre Manager• Video Producer• Multimedia Director• TV Reporter/Researcher• Theme Park Unit Manager• Sound, Visual or Special

Effects Specialist

Employment Settings

• Writing, Editing & Publishing: Includes the areas of creativity, the precise use of language, and details. Further specialization may lead to writing your own works of fact of fantasy, proofing the quality and style of someone else’s writing, or managing the logistical and business side of writing.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Writing,

Editing & Publishing

• Archivist• Author/Journalist• Columnist (Arts or

Movie Review Section)• Dramaturge• Entertainment Editor

(Newspaper/Magazine)• Features Writer• Film Critic• Film Editor

• Film Historian• Grant Writer• Layout Manager • Magazine Researcher• Photojournalist • Publishing Company

Manager• Script Writer• Script Supervisor• Story Editor

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You

Want• Pursue an excellent

academic record• Obtain part-time,

summer, or internship work experience

• Develop strong writing and speaking skills

• Develop photography or videography skills

• Secure leadership positions in campus or community groups

• Shadow the work of a professional

Books And Web Resources

BooksCareers In Media And Film by Georgina Gregory

Smart Moves For Liberal Arts Grads: Finding A Path To Your Perfect Career by Sheila J. Curran

Careers in Science by Thomas Easton

Web Resources

American Film Institute http://www.afi.com

Independent Film & Television Alliancehttp://www.ifta-online.org/

Resources For More Information

USC’s Department of Film and Media Studieshttp://www.cas.sc.edu/film/

Career Center Libraryhttp://www.sc.edu/career/Library/library.html

Film Related Websiteshttp://www.sc.edu/career/la/art.html#MEDIAFILMVIDEO

College of Arts and Sciences Career Development Programwww.sc.edu/career/cascdp/index.html

Career Center Contact Information

University of South Carolina Career Center6th Floor, H. William Close Building (BA Building)Columbia, SC 29208Phone: 803-777-7280On-call counseling without an appointment: M - F, 1:00 am - 4:00 pm (Summer and holiday hours may differ, please check the website at www.sc/edu/career)