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Students pursuing a Film Studies degree focus their college years on analyzing cinema and exploring influential filmmakers' works. The program teaches analytical reading, critical and creative thinking, and effective writing skills.
Those choosing the Film Production concentration collaborate with faculty who are active industry professionals, gaining hands-on experience in technical skills from cinematography and post-production to creative processes like screenwriting, producing, and directing.
The School of Visual Studies provides both a general Film Studies BA and a specialized Film Production BA, plus a minor in Film Studies. Students benefit from the yearly True False Film Festival, where acclaimed directors showcase their work in Columbia.