At BGSU, film studies is a major or minor program that focuses on the history, aesthetics and criticism of film. The program is interdisciplinary and courses are presented by the departments of English , German, Russian and East Asian Languages , History , Philosophy , Popular Culture , Romance Languages , Telecommunications , Theatre , The School of Art and the College of Technology . Career Opportunities Film studies students normally follow one of two career directions. Most students directly enter the communications job market. Advertising, public relations, technical writing, educational media and free-lance filmmaking are just a few career possibilities.
Some students continue their education in graduate school.
As many as one-fourth of the film courses taught in the United States are graduate courses. In addition to graduate studies in film, other disciplines include American studies, popular culture, library studies, broadcasting and public communications. Students work closely with the film studies adviser to select coursework both inside and outside the program. Curriculum Film studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide a general education in film history and criticism, aesthetics and production, as well as specialized study in areas of individual student interest. The major program consists of 24 hours in the degree core with 15 hours in the degree track requirement.