The skills most in demand for today's job market are those in which English majors excel – oral and written communication, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension and analysis.
Appalachian State University's English (BA) - Film Studies degree develops these fundamentals as well as other skills necessary for working in the film industry. Students from the program have found success in broadcasting, marketing, education, administration, law, business, and politics, as well as in film production and script writing.
Under the guidance of award-winning faculty who are distinguished in their field, Film Studies majors engage in critical examination of the production process and social implications of the film industry. They cultivate a framework for analyzing storytelling components of filmmaking and for understanding how the medium shapes perceptions and culture.