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Since the blossoming of the neighborhood movie house in the early 20th century, film has become one of the most universal, most accessible artistic media in contemporary culture. Film impacts how we think about our world, from our ideals of beauty to our concepts of social interaction. It provides a language of common ideas and images that is spread around the world for reasons both of profit and sheer artistic drive. In recognition of film's artistic and social importance, UC Davis will offer an interdisciplinary film studies major beginning with the 2004-05 school year. Drawing on the expertise of scholars from diverse fields in the humanities, arts and social sciences, this program encourages students to engage with the creative and cultural aspects of filmmaking.
Real World
Film studies majors are prepared to work within the film industry in a variety of positions; the program's broad-based foundation also prepares students for graduate or professional programs in a range of disciplines. Graduates may also seek employment in journalism, teaching or other careers requiring well-developed communication and critical thinking skills.
Major Requirements
As a film studies major, you'll build a foundation for further study with upper-division courses in film history and film theory. You will also choose courses focusing on at least three of five areas of study: Cinematic Traditions and Movements, Visual and Popular Culture, Gender/Sexuality/Class, Race/Ethnicity/Class or Production and Performance. These courses may draw from departments across campus. Finally, you will concentrate in an area of special interest to you by taking courses in one of the five topic areas above or by developing your own thematic emphasis in consultation with an adviser.
Major Adviser
Name: Professor Liz Constable
Contact: elconstable@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-5228
A Student Perspective
I've considered myself a film buff since before college, but the program has really opened my eyes to just how much there is to learn. The classes, which range from the general to the very specific, are fun and enlightening. The professors are passionate; they're warm, friendly and approachable and quite a few have actual industry experience. This is the moment that film is really taking off in Davis - numerous clubs and organizations have sprung up in the past year - and I believe we have the potential to be as big as UCLA in the near future.
~ Jeffery Wong, senior
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