Overview

Video, photography, and television also play a supportive role in the development of these skills. As a part of the Film Studies Program, a student can pursue any of the electives dealing with the above aspects of communications.

Students are encouraged to widen and deepen their understanding of the medium through additional courses in Art History, Studio Art, Theater, and Communication.

While this Film Studies major from Boston College provides a solid foundation for further studies and professional involvement in the industry, it also offers the liberal arts student a broad-based preparation for other career options.

Learning Outcomes

A student completing a Film Major in the context of Liberal Arts will be evaluated prior to graduation on the following points before a panel of two or three faculty members:

General View of Film: Based on the initial course in Introduction to Film Art

Film Production: Intermediate grasp of sound, lighting, composition

Film Editing: Digital editing for a film production (Final Cut Pro or Avid non-linear)

History: Solid grasp of American film( feature and documentary), basic knowledge of foreign film (European, Mid-East, Latin American, or World Cinema)

Criticism: Ability to grasp nuances in script, characterization, camera work, etc.

Written Expression: Clarity and proper grammar for essay writing; structure, for screenwriting, with a focus on narrative.

Research: Ability to do scholarly research and documentation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Film History : Early Years

American Film History: Studio Era

American Film History: Pre-War Period

Post-Classical Period

Screenwriter

Independent American Film

Cinema / Greater Mid East

Korean Cinema

The Comic Film

Independent American Film

Maverick Hollywood Directors

The Cinema of Revolution & Revolt

American Directors Series

American Classical Period

American Classic Auteurs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, 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

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Testing

International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.

Curriculum Evaluation

All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript.

Supporting Materials

The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form

Teacher Evaluations

Application Fee

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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72180 USD/year

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National

72180 USD/year

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72180 USD/year

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