Cinema and Screen Studies BA

Program Overview

The cinema and screen studies program focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of cinema and other screen media, with opportunities for interdisciplinary studies and hands-on experience in screenwriting and digital film production. Students can pursue their interests in various aspects of the field, from acting and design to media literacy and the psychological effects of moving images. The program offers top-notch editing facilities and a range of cameras for student use, and provides opportunities for public exhibitions of film or video projects and research presentations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Cinema and screen studies focuses on the history, theory and criticism of cinema, as well as of new and pre-cinematic screen media, with a sequence in screenwriting and digital film production. Use the course learning agreement to focus on your own interests — whether that means acting, design, computer animation, the psychological and social effects of moving images, media literacy and education — or the connections among information science, the natural sciences and visual technologies. Create a public exhibition of a film or video project — or a public reading and discussion of a research project or screenplay — to fulfill your capstone course requirement. Oswego's program regularly shows at, and sometimes hosts, the SUNY-wide Film Festival. We offer top-notch editing facilities and a range of cameras available for use as you craft your films.

Careers:

Film or television producer Lighting or sound technician Writer Editor Crew member Media sales representative

Other:

Students from classes in SUNY Oswego's creative writing, chemistry and cinema and screen studies programs work on a recent weekend shoot in the Shineman Center, part of a collaborative effort to develop a series of short films on laboratory safety. Oswego Film Club This film community is a place to learn, develop ideas and collaborate. The club also hosts workshops, organizes film festivals, sponsors student screening and supports student productions. Study Abroad Take classes and participate in internships while immersing yourself in all that region has to offer. Show your work The Oswego Guarantee Timely course offerings High touch connections to alumni Small student to faculty ratio Limited room & board increases each year