Navigate culture through a different lens
Learn about the role media plays in society and how movies reflect deeper and broader issues about our culture.
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Students who choose the major concentration in Media Studies with a concentration in Film/Culture must complete:
and four courses (12 credits) from the following
In addition, students are required to take three courses (nine credits) from the following courses:
and three courses (nine credits) from English Literature 200 and above.
Students are allowed to take 12 credits of open electives.
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Imagine turning your passion for movies into an academic career. The Media Studies program at Mercy College offers a concentration in Film/Culture that interprets various societies through the movies they produce.
The Film/Culture concentration presents you with the opportunity to study films and how they reflect the broader culture. Additionally, students also explore how films have influenced society throughout history in various world cultures from Hollywood and beyond. This concentration engages students to think, speak, and write about film/culture and film history while considering theoretical approaches to film making.
The Media Studies program is designed for the student who works well in a communal environment and is interested in sharing ideas to facilitate a creative experience.
Learn how Media Studies can lead to a career.
Representative career opportunities include Reviewer, Critic, Film Historian, Merchandising, Advertising Sales and Design, Market Research, Talent Management and Representation, Copy Writing, Museum and Library Curation, Arts Programming, Public Relations, Media Sales, Arts Education, Film Distribution and Publicity, Grants Management, Human Resources, Interactive Media Development, and Politics.
By the end of this program, students should be able to: