Film & Screen Studies

Subject-focused universities & programmes

Selected for this subject’s curriculum and training routes. Read what makes each example useful, then compare the official programme. Related degrees and concentrations are labelled.

• University of Southern California United StatesCinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, BFA ↗

  Undergraduate degree

  Intensive production study with options in screenwriting, animation, film studies and interactive media.

  Official listing checked 2026-10-27
• New York University United StatesFilm and Television, BFA (Tisch) ↗

  Undergraduate degree

  Tisch’s practice-oriented film-and-television bachelor’s, distinct from a film-theory or literature joint degree.

  Official listing checked 2026-10-27
• Arizona State University United StatesFilm and Media Production , BFA ↗

  Undergraduate degree; see the official award above

  A Film and Media Production BFA, a production route rather than the former literature-linked examples.

  Official listing checked 2026-10-27

Where it might lead

Examples to explore, not guaranteed jobs. Skills, location, experience and qualifications affect entry.

• Production assistant

  Apply film analysis to practical problems; build a small project and look for supervised entry-level experience.

  Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.

• Assistant editor

  Use editing to evaluate options and explain findings to others; practise research and clear communication.

  Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.

• Screen studies researcher

  Pursue a research or professional training route. Independent research and regulated practice often require further study and specific qualifications.

  Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.

Experience before deciding

Create a sixty-second silent story using a phone

About 90 minutes of active work, within seven days of starting.

1. Spend 20 minutes learning the basics of film analysis from an official university course or open educational resource.
2. Create a sixty-second silent story using a phone
3. Ask a willing peer for feedback, then record one engaging part, one difficulty and one question.

Output: One page or small prototype showing your method, result and limitations.

Use public examples or a paper simulation if tools, interviews or equipment are unavailable. No spending is required.

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