BA in - Cinema Studies in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

In today's interconnected world, cinema studies has gained fresh significance. Since the 1960s, numerous nations have experienced rising violence, social upheaval, and conflict. While scholars have analyzed how films portray these events, the exploration of how different countries' popular film genres negotiate these themes is only beginning. This collection reveals that some of the most significant records of 20th century self-expression and cultural-political uncertainty appear in cinematic works. Global influences permeate national film industries alongside evolving national identities, resulting in movie studies that reveal diverse, often contradictory narratives rather than simple adherence to Hollywood models. Post-1960s cinema exists in a transitional space crossing cultural boundaries, genres, and preferences, questioning the idea of national cinema serving only domestic audiences. The courses in this program examine various facets of visual culture across media, including film, television, print, digital platforms, and artistic works. The Cinema Studies program combines historical, theoretical, and aesthetic coursework with practical film/video production classes. Students can focus more on cinema history and analysis or on filmmaking, though all majors complete coursework in both domains.