Program Overview
The Media and Cinema Studies program at DePaul University provides a comprehensive education in film, television, radio, and new media. Students develop critical frameworks and creativity while gaining access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry professionals. With concentrations in Latino Media & Communication and a 3+3 BA/JD Program, the program offers a variety of career paths in the media industry. With a 93% employment rate, graduates enter fields such as film production, media criticism, and social media production.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Media and Cinema Studies degree combines courses from film, television, radio, and new media fields of study. Students will develop an understanding of critical frameworks and theories in media studies, as well as develop their creativity and technological skills. The program provides access to DePaul’s green screen studio, control room, film editing suites, and the digital equipment facility. The College of Communication is located in downtown Chicago, giving students access to media outlets and opportunities to work with industry professionals. The program also offers a 3+3 BA/JD Program, allowing high-achieving first-year undergraduate students to be admitted to both the College of Communication (CMN) and the College of Law (LAW).
Outline:
Coursework:
- Comics Studies
- Documentary Studies
- Fandom and Participatory Culture
- Film Studies and History
- Film Studies in Rome
- Media Ethics
- Television Studies and History
Concentrations/Tracks:
- Latino Media & Communication
Careers:
Common Career Areas:
- Audio-visual consulting
- Film festival coordination
- Film production
- Media criticism
- Media advertising and promotion
- Radio talent
- Social media production
- Television production
- Web production
Other:
- Location: Downtown Chicago, DePaul's Loop campus
- Resources: The program provides access to DePaul's green screen studio, control room, film editing suites, and the digital equipment facility.
- Employment Statistics: 93% of College of Communication graduates were employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment after graduation.
