I want to major in film?

Question

I want to work in the film industry, but I'm not fully aware of all the different majors, occupations, schools, and especially what courses you need.

Can someone please give me insight?

Answer 1

You need to look more into the industry and figure out exactly what it is you'll be doing.

Answer 2

If you want to get into cinematography, you should try to go to a speciality school. Art schools will lead you in the right direction and cut out all of the bs time taking general education courses. Also, a lot of private art schools will help you get job placement, and you will most likely have a better, well rounded portfolio and understanding of film if you go to an art school rather than a traditional university.

California has tons of great schools like these. Some are: Academy of Art College, Expression, and Brooks.

Best of Luck!

Answer 3

start by becoming a p**n star....plenty of opportunities to star in movies

Answer 4

Majors related to film:

American Literature

American Studies

Anthropology

Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Comparative Literature

Creative Writing

Mass Communications

Theater Arts

Film Studies

As a film studies major, you’ll study film history, theory, and criticism, as well as the basics of film production. You’ll also examine related arts such as television and video.

Typical Major Courses

Acting and directing

Critical writing about film

Film and social issues

Film technology

Film theory

National cinemas

Neorealism to contemporary film

Video art

Film Production

Design and Visual Communications

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Careers:

Actors

Camera Operators and Editors

Directors

Postsecondary Teachers

Set Designers

Theater, Film, and TV Technicians

Writers

Schools by major: Cinematography and Film/Video Production

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Answer 5

go for it!

Answer 6

Cinematography is really a class, not a major.  Film Studies is a major.  Film criticism, film history, media production, those are classes.  If you want to major in film, you better be real talented.