In addition to the facilities offered by the Mary Riepma Ross Film Theatre for the exhibition of films for the film history, theory and criticism classes, the University of Nebraska Lincoln also has a library of classic films ranging from the 1900s to the present. The collection is one of the most comprehensive in the Great Plains. Facilities for video and film production are housed in the Center for New Media Studies in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. The Department of Broadcasting offers a variety of courses in videography and cinematography and in documentary production. Other participating departments offer a wide variety of courses, allowing students to individualize their own major in film studies.
Advisers are available to help students assess and set their long-term goals.
Students can pick up updated information and advising forms in the Film Studies Advising office. These internships provide students with valuable insights into real-world film production techniques and with the means to assess potential employers or career paths. Activities Film studies majors have access to hundreds of activities and groups related to specific academic, social, cultural or political interests, Involvement in any of these organizations builds leadership, communication and organizational skills and helps students make friends with those who have similar interests. The Dean's Office, in conjunction with the College Committee on Academic Distinction and Awards for Students, chooses recipients for College scholarships and also recommends students for some University scholarships. To be considered for these scholarships, you must be enrolled full-time and currently attending NU at the time of application.