Film and Television Studies

Major or Minor in the Art of Film and Television

Film and Television majors and minors enjoy small, discussion-based classes; develop mentoring relationships with professors who are leaders in their fields; have many opportunities to interact with visiting writers and scholars; and find successful careers in a variety of professions.

Whether you are a first year or finishing up your college experience, this section of the website can help you plan. Please refer to the information below in the UVM Catalogue for major/minor course requirements as well as course information.

Be sure to check with the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements for information on General and Distribution Requirements required for graduation.

Degree Requirements (UVM Catalogue):

• Major in Film and Television Studies
• Minor in Film and Television Studies
• Minor in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling
• The Reporting and Documentary Storytelling minor is housed in the Center of Research in Vermont, and features many English and Film and Television Studies courses.

The Film and Television Studies Program emphasizes a broad knowledge of the media industry from a historical and theoretical point of view and prepares the student for a wide range of career and advanced degree opportunities.

By the end of our program, students are able to:

• Demonstrate nuanced knowledge of film history, national cinemas, theoretical principles. And apply this knowledge through the creation of motion media and/or composition of cogent and persuasive scholarly writing.
•  Identify and explain the perspectives and practices embedded in media products across time periods and cultures
•  Recognize and evaluate the formal elements through which film, TV and other media produce meaning
•  Implement critical thinking skills in relation to media studies by conducting independent research and analysis

High school/Secondary school Information

We will need the following documents from your school:

• Official secondary school transcript sent by your school (official English translation required)
• If available, first quarter grades or mid-year grades

• Advertising
• Multimedia Strategist & Designer
• Film Director
• Filmmaker
• Screenwriter
• Cinematographer
• Event Coordinator
• Director of Development in Film
• Writer/Producer
• Publishing Executive
• Brand Developer
• Cinematographer
• Assistant Video Editor

You may choose between the following applications: the COALITION APP or the COMMON APP

There is no advantage/disadvantage to using either application format.