Film and media studies centers on advanced analysis of many forms of media beyond the film and television industry, including video games, social media and streaming services. This discipline focuses on building a comprehensive understanding of media and entertainment technologies through a historical, theoretical and analytical lens. Perhaps most importantly, it also explores the many ways in which film and media shape our understanding of social and cultural life.
What can you do with a film and media studies degree concentration?
This online film and media studies degree concentration is ideal for you if you’re looking to build media literacy skills that can be applied to multiple industries. Throughout this program, you’ll learn how media functions as an industry and how to approach its development, production and distribution processes. This prepares you to become a critical consumer and rigorous scholar of media, both past and present.
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to apply your skills in film, television, media analysis, history and writing. You can become a specialist in media policy, strategy, research, marketing, social media and branding.
What internships and resources are available through this film and media studies program?
During the course of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a variety of hands-on internships and activities. Additionally, you can benefit from a variety of on-campus resources that are available to online learners, including:
- Association of Filmmakers at ASU (AFA).
- ASU Film Alliance.
- ASU Student Film Festival.
- Entertainment Business Association.
- Fade In: The Screenwriters' Club at ASU.
- Hollywood Invades Tempe.
- Tempe Underground.
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in film with a concentration in film and media studies focuses on the critical analysis of film, television, gaming and new media. In this online film degree, you’ll explore the cultural, social and economic factors influencing the complex film and media landscape. You can expect to build talents related to criticism, advanced discussion and thoughtful consumption of media.
Throughout this film and media studies degree concentration’s curriculum, you’ll delve into the world of film, digital media, television studies, computer games and screenwriting. From lectures and screenings to critical readings and online discussions, you’ll learn from experienced and dedicated ASU film and media studies faculty members with strong records of scholarly publication and experience in the professional entertainment industry.
Curriculum includes a core set of courses that establish foundational knowledge and hone the analytic and interpretive skills needed in this field. You can customize your educational path through a wide range of electives as you progress through the program.
From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.
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No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”