Film (Film and Media Studies) ,BA
Cinema, Criticism, Cultural Studies, Digital Media, Entertainment, Film Studies, Movie, Producer, Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Television, director
Do you wonder how film and media shape our ever-changing world? Through courses that engage with the industry's creative, historical and technical practices, you'll explore how film and media are made, how they are interpreted and how they impact our society.
The Bachelor of Arts program in film and media studies, offered through the Department of English, provides you with a comprehensive foundation in the analysis of film, television, digital media and screenwriting. You become a critically informed writer, storyteller, critic and consumer of film and media.
You learn skills such as project research, critical thinking and effective messaging, preparing you for employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, if you are interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
This video provides an overview of the Film (Film and Media Studies) degree program at ASU.
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Students will be able to analyze the aesthetics of film, television and digital media texts.
- Students will be able to analyze the cultural significance of representations of class, gender, nation, race and sexuality in film, television and digital media.
- Students will be able to assess and analyze the business of film, television and digital media practices.
Students gain valuable experience through study abroad, experience that enhances their resumes. More than 300 Global Education programs enable students to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. In addition to providing students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, these programs enable them to hone their creative and communication skills in a distinct environment.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in film with a concentration in film and media studies.
Graduates with a degree in film and media studies have skills that can be applied in a number of professional fields, including:
- creative management
- film
- journalism
- marketing and communications
- social media
- streaming
- television
- video games
Some graduates have gone on to pursue graduate studies at prestigious universities, while others elect to begin their careers. They are prepared for employment as:
- analysts
- bloggers
- executives
- marketers
- producers
- reviewers
- screenwriters
- teachers
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.6%
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$76,910
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4.9%
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$90,360
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4.0%
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$75,420
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3.6%
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$76,910
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5.0%
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$146,910
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4.8%
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$74,750
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4.9%
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$90,360
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8.7%
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$82,890
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4.9%
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$90,360
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Department of English
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RBHL 170
englishadvising@asu.edu
480-965-3168
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
