Film & Media Studies Major Guide 2023-2024

Maricopa Community Colleges

Film majors may study film production or may study, analyze, and criticize film and media. Film production majors utilize digital cameras, lighting and sound equipment, post-production resources and produce a final project. Film production majors can focus on directing, producing, or on media technology itself. Students majoring in Film and Media studies will learn skills needed to interpret and create media texts such as screenplays and will be prepared to pursue industry careers as executives, producers, and writers.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-A.

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AGEC-A Course List
  Maricopa Community Colleges Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Film & Media Studies.
COURSES  
Film AestheticsUnder Review
Film HistoryUnder Review
IndustryUnder Review
Intro to ProductionUnder Review
Media StudiesUnder Review
ScreenwritingUnder Review


Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Film & Media Studies
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State University - OnlineBAFilm (Film and Media Studies)
Yes
Arizona State University - TempeBADigital Culture (Film)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBFAFilm (Film and Media Production)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBAFilm (Filmmaking Practices)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSCreative Media and Film (Documentary)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSCreative Media and Film (Independent Filmmaking)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSCreative Media and Film (Media Studies)
None
University of ArizonaBAFilm and Television
4 Semesters
University of ArizonaBFAFilm and Television
4 Semesters

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