film studies what is film studies? Have you ever thought about the effect that movies have on our lives and the roles they play in defining our culture? In less than a century, they have become one of the most important influences on our society. Students in this program will develop an understanding of the moving image in its aesthetic modes, and within its social, cultural and historical contexts. As a student of film studies, you will be better equipped to understand the message behind the medium, and better able to understand why it matters. In a world dominated by moving images and rapid culture change, a degree in film studies provides many opportunities.
film studies at the u of a Courses in the program examine cinema in North America and other parts of the world, exploring the moving image both as a medium of artistic expression and as a carrier of social values. Specialties of instructors include Hollywood and popular culture, Canadian film and culture, film authors, film theory, marginal cinemas and cultural studies, experimental film, film exhibitions and small gauge films.
courses and programs
bachelor of arts – major or minor in Film Studies
opportunities for students > Film screening sessions independently organized by students. > In the past, some students have taken part in the Telluride Film Festival Student Symposium.
career info Our graduates have become > film critics > film classification officers > journalists > arts administrators > directors
contact information www.arts.ualberta.ca/efs/programs/film/index.php
efs@mail.arts.ualberta.ca Tel: 780.492.7842 University of Alberta Department of English & Film Studies 3-5 Humanities Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E5
Examples of Classes Offered > Film History > Gender and Film > Asian Film > Indian Film > Experimental Film > Documentary Film > Hollywood genres including science fiction, gangster movies, westerns, animation and melodramas 20 humanities > film studies
fast fact In 2009, the University of Alberta Film Studies Program was host to the national graduate student conference of the Film Studies Association of Canada.
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