BA Honors specialization in Film Studies

Critically engage in the art of cinema and explore the global and historical conditions that have made it one of the most influential forms of visual culture. Develop strong skills in critical thinking shaped by contemporary, interdisciplinary scholarship. Our film programs offer the opportunity to examine a wide range of contemporary and classic films, as well as narrative, documentary, experimental film and video, all within historical, theoretical and critical streams, with specific emphasis on the study of national cinemas. Produce and screen your own films for your peers during our popular Western Student Film Festival, Connect with other aspiring filmmakers and directors as well as established filmmakers working in the field.