Overview

Given the explosive growth in the variety of moving-image media, and their penetration into entertainment, art, science, and public discourse, the study of film and related media must encompass a variety of theoretical approaches and must cultivate a number of specific skills in production and analysis. Production and analysis feed into each other, together providing the necessary tools for understanding why and how the moving image generates meaning in the world. The field of film and media studies thus unites numerous aspects of production, theoretical lenses of analysis and interpretation, and critical understanding of the complex relations between media and larger social and cultural forces.

Students interested in Film and Media Studies at Williams College will naturally take different paths through the numerous relevant courses offered at Williams. It is, however, strongly recommended that they seek a balance between production courses (most of which are offered by Art Studio, Computer Science, and Theatre) and theoretical courses (offered by numerous departments in Divisions I and II). This will help students to think critically both about and with moving images, in the same way that they think with and about words.

Currently, students interested in film and media can major in the field only through the Contract Major. Guidance on course selection (with or without the aim of completing the Contract Major in Film and Media Studies) can be sought from the faculty with whom students take the first couple of film and media courses. In addition, professors Bojana Mladenovic (Philosophy), and Shawn Rosenheim (English) have volunteered to serve as advisors to students interested in this field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinematography
Scenography
Film Analysis
Media Studies
Media Communication
Digital Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 1150 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

School Report
Counselor Recommendation
Two Teacher Recommendations
Mid-Year Report (Due February 8* or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)
$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
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Tuition Fee

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International

64540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64540 USD per year during 48 months.
National

64540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64540 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

64540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64540 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for North Adams

876 - 1815 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for North Adams

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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