Overview

Majors of the Film Studies program of Eckerd College learn how to make sense of films by making them, and learn how to make films by learning how to think critically about them. Through a wide range of courses and activities, offered by core faculty in Film Studies and faculty from multiple disciplines, students will gain an understanding of the history and theory of film as well as an appreciation of cinema as a medium for the expression of ideas and culture. The course of study culminates in the two-semester capstone sequence, during which seniors develop and present both a research paper that demonstrates their critical and analytical skills and a creative project that reflects their mastery of film production techniques.

Film Studies is an excellent field for those who wish to pursue careers in film, television, radio, online media, or other arts; who wish to pursue graduate studies in the humanities or the arts; or who wish to pursue other careers that require creativity, intelligence and adaptability, and the ability to think, write, and collaborate effectively about moving images and texts in general.

Study the history, theory and production of moving images

Except for real life, few things pack the emotional punch of movies. Eckerd’s Film Studies degree teaches you the history and techniques of film in the classroom; we combine this with our International Cinema Series and Environmental Film Festival, which bring first-run films and filmmakers from around the world to our campus theater, and Winter Term trips to the Sundance Film Festival so you can learn how cinema expresses culture and ideas. Graduates of our program get jobs in film, television, radio, web-based media, and various arts fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements of Film

Filmmaking

Theories of Film

International Cinema

Documentary Filmmaking

Film Genres

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common Application or Eckerd College application

Personal Statement/Essay

$40 Application Fee

Official High School Transcript and/or G.E.D. results

Admission Recommendation Letter

Proof of English proficiency

Official Test Scores (SAT or ACT)

Tuition Fees

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52690 USD / year

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52690 USD / year

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52690 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Petersburg

United States

1132 - 1748 USD / month

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Study the history, theory and production of moving images

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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