Direct Your Future in Film
Film Studies is a co-major that explores the interaction between film, culture, and society. You’ll become fluent in the language of film as you engage in the rigorous analysis of films from a variety of genres, time periods, and countries. If you’re interested in production, you’ll also have the opportunity to direct, shoot, and edit your own short films.
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The courses you choose will open up a wealth of career opportunities — not lock you into one occupation. You’ll extend your education way beyond the classroom to every area of your life.
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Film Studies' emphasis on interdisciplinary connections and cinema as a global medium means that our students are exposed to diverse ideas and peoples, and consequently, as graduates, they are able to establish unique paths for themselves wherever they go.
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Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
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90%
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
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21st
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
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96%
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
Testimonials

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I enjoy staying after class to talk to the film studies faculty because they push me to expand upon the knowledge I already have and help personalize it to my post-college goals.
Bryce Mysona '21
Film Studies, Interactive Media Studies
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