Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication Studies: Film and Media Arts] From University of Missouri

Students graduating from this program will:

• Students will be able to analyze the complex social, political, economic and aesthetic history of the cinema in critical writing.
• Students will be able to assess films and film culture in relationship to a variety of theoretical traditions.
• Students will be able to identify and describe key terms and concepts and major trends and periods related to film history and theory.
• Students will be able to apply film theory concepts to film texts in written form and in their creative work.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of media making craft as a collaborative and creative process applying theoretical historical and aesthetic concepts.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to create quality media productions including skills in audio, cinematography, editing and producing.