BA in Film in Rochester United States | Oakland University

The Bachelor of Arts in Film offers a liberal arts curriculum focused on film studies, covering areas such as cinematic history, critical analysis, genre studies, industry dynamics, technical aspects, film production, and screenwriting. The program features specialized seminars and concludes with a capstone project where students conduct in-depth research and writing on diverse subjects, including environmental cinema, celebrity culture, regional media studies, and viewer engagement theories. The B.A. in Film Production combines foundational studies in film history and theory with a comprehensive series of practical filmmaking courses. This well-rounded program provides students with direct experience across all facets of film creation - spanning narrative, documentary, experimental, and short-form works - from script development and directing to camera work, editing, and visual effects. The program culminates in an immersive capstone experience, allowing students to complete their studies by producing a significant final film project.