Bachelor of Arts in Film and Screen Studies

Pace University

THINK CRITICALLY, MAKE SKILLFULLY

Gain both the theoretical grounding and practical experience to truly make a splash. The BA in Film and Screen Studies offers a unique combination of critical studies in film and hands-on film and video production that provides students with professional creative experiences and a well-rounded liberal arts education. As a student, you’ll develop a strong foundation in film history, film analysis, and film theory, as well as hands-on exposure to the technological aspects of film production and cinematic storytelling techniques and traditions through the use of professional 16mm film and HD video camera packages, lighting, and studio equipment.

COMBINE THEORY, PRACTICE, AND CREATIVITY

Explore the art of filmmaking through the use of professional 16mm film and HD video camera packages, lighting, and studio equipment.

Find your focus in the field in areas such as screen writing, criticism, cinematography production design, and editing.

Gain an understanding of the ethics and social responsibilities involved in both the making and watching film and screen media.

ADD OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES

Prestigious internships will provide you with career experiences and professional connections while completing your degree. Taking advantage of Pace University’s tremendously successful Career Services office, you can pursue internships in film production, film festivals, television, journalism, publicity, internet companies, and many other related arenas. Companies at which FSS students have interned include: Oxygen Network, Tribeca Film Festival, MTV, Atlantic Records, Film Society of Lincoln Center, Comedy Central, BBC America, Tribeca Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Captured Time Productions, and Killer Films.

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER

With a BA in Film and Screen Studies, your well-rounded and rigorous education will prepare you to pursue a career in the diverse media industry, or continue with a graduate education in critical studies or film, television, or digital media production. Careers pursued by our graduates include on-set film production, television programming, public relations and marketing, television production, and screenwriting.