Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in film and media studies in ASU's Department of English provides students with a comprehensive analysis of film, television, digital media, and screenwriting. Students become critically informed writers, storytellers, critics, and consumers of film and media.

Program Description

The program description is as follows:

• The Bachelor of Arts program in film and media studies provides students with a comprehensive analysis of film, television, digital media, and screenwriting.
• Students learn skills such as project research, critical thinking, and effective messaging, preparing them for employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields.

At a Glance

• College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe or Online, ASU Local
• Second language requirement: Yes
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum for the program can be viewed online.

Concurrent Program Options

• Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas.
• Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination.
• Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
  • First-year
  • Transfer
  • International
  • Readmission

Tuition Information

• When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different.
• Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

• A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
• Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Attend Online

• ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
• Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Transfer Options

• ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU.
• Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program.
• This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
  • Students will be able to analyze the aesthetics of film, television, and digital media texts.
  • Students will be able to analyze the cultural significance of representations of class, gender, nation, race, and sexuality in film, television, and digital media.
  • Students will be able to assess and analyze the business of film, television, and digital media practices.

Global Opportunities

• Global experience: Students gain valuable experience through study abroad, experience that enhances their resumes.
• More than 300 Global Education programs enable students to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates with a degree in film and media studies have skills that can be applied in a number of professional fields, including:
  • Creative management
  • Film
  • Journalism
  • Marketing and communications
  • Social media
  • Streaming
  • Television
  • Video games
• Some graduates have gone on to pursue graduate studies at prestigious universities, while others elect to begin their careers.
• They are prepared for employment as:
  • Analysts
  • Bloggers
  • Executives
  • Marketers
  • Producers
  • Reviewers
  • Screenwriters
  • Teachers

Career Data

• Career | Growth | Median salary
  • Communications Specialist | 3.6% | $72,270
  • Executive Producer | 4.9% | $83,480
  • Film Editor | 4.0% | $70,980
  • Freelance Writer | 3.6% | $72,270
  • Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) | 5.0% | $138,520
  • Public Relations Specialist | 4.8% | $69,780
  • TV Program Director | 4.9% | $83,480
  • Talent Agent | 8.7% | $96,310
  • Technical Director | 4.9% | $83,480