A Cinema Studies degree teaches you how films create meaning and influence culture. Graduates apply strong writing, research, and storytelling skills in careers across media, communications, education, and the arts.
Cinema Studies is the study of film and moving-image media. You study film techniques like editing and cinematography. You'll also learn how they reflect culture, politics, and identity across the world.
At Willamette, Cinema Studies combines critical study with opportunities to create and share work through courses and experiential learning.
Students can expect to develop skills in:
Cinema Studies at Willamette emphasizes practice alongside analysis. You can build a body of work through class projects, internships, and collaborative opportunities across the arts. The result is a portfolio you can show employers or graduate programs, plus the critical skills to explain your creative choices.
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